Treasury Yields Surge, European Stocks Decline Amid Risk Aversion

Treasury yields have risen sharply, with the 30-year yield reaching 5.70%, marking the highest levels since 2002. The 10-year Treasury yield also increased by 6 basis points to 5.34%. This surge in yields is contributing to a risk-averse mood in the markets, leading to declines in European equities and US futures.

European stock markets opened lower, primarily impacted by ongoing fiscal concerns in France, which have dampened investor sentiment across the region. Major indices are now reporting losses exceeding 1%, as higher interest rates exert pressure on equity valuations and tighten financial conditions. In the US, S&P 500 futures have fallen by 0.4%, while Nasdaq futures are down by 0.7%.

In the commodities market, crude oil prices have rebounded, with WTI crude rising 0.7% to $90.06 amid persistent supply risks, including recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and potential disruptions from a storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Conversely, gold prices have dropped by 1.1% to $4,118, as the non-yielding asset faces pressure from rising bond yields. The dollar is gaining strength, benefiting from the increase in Treasury yields, while the euro is down 0.6% against the dollar.

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