Stocks, Commodities Drop; US Treasury Yields Surge: Markets Wrap
- Pound fell after Bank of England failed to reassure traders
- Dollar climbed to another record; markets remained on edge
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US stocks fell in a volatile session exacerbated by sharp moves in the UK currency and bond markets, as hawkish central banks across the globe continued to subdue sentiment.
The S&P 500 ended Monday’s session at its lowest level since December 2020. The Cboe Volatility Index spiked past 30, a level it hasn’t closed above since June. US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year rate climbing as much as 21 basis points to 3.898%, its highest level since April 2010.