The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.45%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.74%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are down -1.43%.

Stock indexes are under pressure today as weakness in technology stocks weighs on the overall market, following Monday’s rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to new record highs.  The ongoing stalemate in the Middle East between the US and Iran is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, weighing on market sentiment, and pushing crude oil prices and bond yields higher.  The 10-year T-note yield is up +4 bp to 4.45%.

Stock indexes added to their losses today on signs of accelerating inflation after the US Apr CPI rose 3.8% y/y, stronger than the 3.7% y/y expected and the largest increase in almost 3 years.  Also, Apr core CPI rose +2.8% y/y, stronger than expectations of +2.7% y/y and the largest... Read more