U.S. Stocks Drop Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Treasury Yields
U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, along with a surge in Treasury yields, weighed on investor sentiment. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day ceasefire, contributing to market uncertainty. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note climbed above 5.25%, signaling concerns about inflation or interest rate expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.6%, while the S&P 500 also ended in negative territory. The decline reflects investor caution amid heightened geopolitical risks and monetary policy uncertainty, as markets assess potential impacts on economic growth and corporate earnings.
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