Dow Futures Slip as Yields Surge, Tech Trade Cools — SkimNews
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- Dow futures fell as investors reacted to Hormuz gloom.
- S&P 500 futures dropped while tech trade cooled and Treasury yields rose.
- Nasdaq futures tumbled amid a surge in Treasury yields.
- Treasury yields jumped, prompting a broad market sell‑off across major indices.
- Wall Street was set to open lower after the yield spike, per pre‑market data.
Why it matters: Investors in tech stocks see portfolio value dip as higher yields erode valuations, while traders betting on safe‑haven bonds gain from the yield surge; the market’s pivot threatens the Nasdaq’s 12‑day winning streak.
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