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US stocks: Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb

Markets-Economic Times · 2h ago · 🇮🇳 India
US stocks: Tech selloff weighs down Wall Street as bond yields climb

Wall Street faced a downturn as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered a surge in bond yields. A steep decline was particularly evident in technology stocks, with semiconductors taking the brunt of the losses. Investors pivoted from growth-focused sectors to safer bets like healthcare. Additionally, oil prices rose amidst geopolitical instability and changes in military strategies.

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