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U.S. stocks drop as inflation concerns push Treasury yields higher
CNBC reports that market pressure intensified as crude oil surpassed $100 and yields approached 5%.
The short version
- Major market indexes retreated over the holiday-shortened week, with the Dow falling 1.6%.[CNBC]
- Surging crude oil prices above $100 per barrel and rising inflation gauges elevated the 10-year Treasury yield above 4.95%.[CNBC]
- Traders increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September to 87%.[CNBC]
- Meanwhile, Meta released its Muse personal AI agent and Apple debuted its foldable iPhone Duo.[CNBC]
Key facts
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.6% during the shortened trading week.[CNBC]
- West Texas Intermediate crude oil climbed above $100 per barrel on Thursday.[CNBC]
- The yield on the 10-year Treasury note peaked above 4.95% on Thursday.[CNBC]
- The producer price index rose 0.4% for the month, while consumer price index figures also posted a 0.4% monthly rise.[CNBC]
- Probability of a September Federal Reserve rate increase reached 87% according to the CME FedWatch tool.[CNBC]
- Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo starting at $1,999, while Meta introduced its Muse personal AI assistant.[CNBC]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the Federal Reserve will implement an interest rate increase at its September policy meeting.[CNBC]
Sources
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