Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts third straight losing day: Live updates
Stock futures remain little changed following three consecutive days of losses for the S&P 500. Markets are under pressure from a global bond sell-off and geopolitical uncertainty surrounding a stalemate in Iran. While the bond sell-off has slowed, rising yields continue to weigh on Wall Street, particularly within the tech sector. Government borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2007, contributing to investor jitters and anticipated losses for Asian stocks. Investors are now awaiting the release of FOMC minutes and earnings reports from Target and Analog Devices.
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- β The S&P 500 has posted three straight losing days.
- β Global bond yields are climbing, putting pressure on stock markets.
- β A stalemate involving Iran is unsettling investors.
What changed
Government borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2007 amid a deepening global bond rout.
Live updates
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Stock Futures Flat After S&P 500 Third Straight Losing Day
Stock futures remain little changed following three consecutive days of losses for the S&P 500. Markets are under pressure from a global bond sell-off and geopolitical uncertainty surrounding a stalemate in Iran. While the bond sell-off has slowed, rising yields continue to weigh on Wall Street, particularly within the tech sector. Government borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2007, contributing to investor jitters and anticipated losses for Asian stocks. Investors are now awaiting the release of FOMC minutes and earnings reports from Target and Analog Devices.
Why it matters
Rising bond yields typically increase borrowing costs for consumers and corporations, which can reduce corporate profits and lower stock valuations. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East often triggers volatility in oil prices and safe-haven asset shifts. The current environment reflects a convergence of monetary policy anxiety and international conflict.
What is confirmed
- The S&P 500 has posted three straight losing days.
- Global bond yields are climbing, putting pressure on stock markets.
- A stalemate involving Iran is unsettling investors.
- Nasdaq futures have slid.
- Asian stocks are expected to post losses.
Still unconfirmed
- Oil prices are gaining due to Middle East uncertainty.
What to watch next
- Release of the FOMC minutes
- Earnings reports from Target and Analog Devices
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (11)
- Bloomberg.com β Stocks Fall, Oil Gains on Middle East Uncertainty: Markets Wrap
- WSJ β Stock Market Today: Global Bond Rout Deepens, Nasdaq Futures Slide
- The New York Times β Bond Yields Jump and Stocks Slip as Iran Stalemate Unsettles Investors
- Yahoo Finance β Global bond sell-off pressures stocks: AlphaCheck
- CNBC β Bond yields are climbing. Hereβs what that means for mortgages and other consumer borrowing
- cnbc.com β Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts third straight losing day: Live updates
- Reuters β Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb
- Bloomberg.com β Asian Stocks Set for Losses as Bond Jitters Linger: Markets Wrap
- Yahoo Finance β Government borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
- Reuters β Bond selloff slows but stocks wobble
- Investing.com β FOMC minutes ahead; Target, Analog Devices to report - whatβs moving markets
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