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Wall Street declines as rising bond yields and oil prices fuel inflation fears
Wall Street indices are trending downward as rising US Treasury yields and increasing oil prices fuel inflation concerns. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq have all seen declines, with the semiconductor sector facing particular pressure; companies such as Western Digital, Sandisk, Marvell Technology, and Seagate Technology reported significant losses.
In the bond market, the yield on the 30-year US Treasury has risen to 5.323%, reaching levels not seen in nearly two decades. This surge is linked to investor anxiety regarding sustained high oil prices and the breakdown of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Oil prices are rising amid heightened geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Brent crude rose to $91.44 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reached $84.35 per barrel. The upward trend is driven by the stalling of ceasefire efforts and fears regarding energy supply security, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, Houthi rebels in Yemen reported launching missile attacks against vessels in the Red Sea, including a Saudi military ship.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose to $84.35 per barrel. www.capital.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Semiconductor stocks, including Western Digital, Sandisk, Marvell Technology, and Seagate Technology, faced significant losses. www.ot.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude oil prices rose to $91.44 per barrel. www.capital.gr
- [DISPUTED] The yield on the 30-year US Treasury rose to 5.323%, a level not seen in nearly two decades. www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached a deadlock, increasing energy supply concerns. www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr · www.capital.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missile attacks against vessels in the Red Sea, targeting a Saudi military ship and escorts. www.capital.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Home Depot shares rose approximately 1% following strong second-quarter earnings. www.ot.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq indices are all experiencing declines. www.reporter.gr · www.ot.gr