Equities closed at their lowest point in 7 weeks as a melt-up in Treasury yields continued after the Federal Reserve’s July meeting signaled that a further rate hike remains in play later this year.
Equities closed lower overnight as an ongoing stumble in China’s economy raised fears about global growth as Treasury yields rose after stronger-than-expected consumer spending denting hopes that the Federal Reserve is finished raising rates.
Weakness in banks was offset by renewed demand for tech amid a surge in Nvidia ahead of a slew of incoming economic data set to provide further insight on the consumer.
The upside was capped in equities on Friday night as renewed inflation fears pushing Treasury yields higher and deflating investor bets that the Fed is unlikely to resume rate hikes later this year.
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Equites closed slightly higher overnight, supported by a jump in Disney after giving up the bulk of its gains as a climb in Treasury yields weighed on sentiment even as data showed further signs of easing inflation
Equities fell overnight as the slide in tech continued, paced by weakness in chip stocks as investors remained wary of making bullish bets ahead of Thursday inflation report. Natural gas spiked on industrial action in AU
Equities closed lower Tuesday, as bank stocks fell after credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded the debt ratings on a slew of U.S. banks on concerns about pressures on profit.
A quiet night overall as investors and traders wait for key inflation data later in the week. Legendary investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway hits record highs
The ASX has a quiet day due to the Sydney bank holiday with volumes thinner than usual.
Wall Street closed lower on Friday after a report of slowing U.S. labour market growth, and all three major indexes posted weekly losses as investors braced for more possible downside surprises a day after disappointing earnings from Apple
