Dow falls 500 points as 10-year yield rises to highest level in 24 years: Live updates
Wall Street slid sharply as the 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.356 percent, hitting its highest level in 24 years and pressuring high-priced blue chips, technology shares, and major banks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 500 points, eyes were fixed on its worst day in three weeks, and Goldman Sachs shares fell by $30. The broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell from record highs achieved earlier in the week. Markets faced compounded pressure from rising oil prices, persistent inflation worries, and uncertainty ahead of Federal Reserve minutes.
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- ✓ The Dow Jones fell over 500 points as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in 24 years.
- ✓ The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.356 percent.
- ✓ Goldman Sachs shares experienced a $30 drop.
- ✓ A $39 billion Treasury auction tested the bond market.
What changed
Treasury yields climbed to a 24-year high of 5.356 percent and triggered a broader equity selloff.
Live updates
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Dow Falls 500 Points as 10-Year Yield Hits 24-Year High
Wall Street slid sharply as the 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.356 percent, hitting its highest level in 24 years and pressuring high-priced blue chips, technology shares, and major banks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 500 points, eyes were fixed on its worst day in three weeks, and Goldman Sachs shares fell by $30. The broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell from record highs achieved earlier in the week. Markets faced compounded pressure from rising oil prices, persistent inflation worries, and uncertainty ahead of Federal Reserve minutes.
Why it matters
The sharp market pullback reverses a strong rally that had recently pushed major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs. Bond yields have climbed steadily amid stubborn inflation concerns, while a $39 billion Treasury auction tested the broader bond market. Analysts note that rising energy costs and questions regarding future Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions are fueling ongoing equity volatility.
What is confirmed
- The Dow Jones fell over 500 points as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in 24 years.
- The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.356 percent.
- Goldman Sachs shares experienced a $30 drop.
- A $39 billion Treasury auction tested the bond market.
Still unconfirmed
- Faster-than-expected retail inflation in some global regions is strengthening expectations of further interest rate hikes.
What to watch next
- The release of the upcoming Federal Reserve minutes.
- The outcome of the $39 billion Treasury auction.
- Further movements in global crude oil prices.
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