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Equities dip as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

Equities dip as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US stocks declined for a second straight session on Tuesday, as government bond yields continued their ascent ahead of key inflation and labor market data this week that could shape the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.

Stocks slip on Wall Street as rising Treasury yields pressure the market

Stocks slip on Wall Street as rising Treasury yields pressure the market

Pressure from rising Treasury yields weighed down stocks on Wall Street

US construction spending surges in August

US construction spending surges in August

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US construction spending unexpectedly surged in August, boosted by outlays on nonresidential structures like offices and power plants, but the trend remained weak as higher mortgage rates weighed on homebuilding.

Stocks hold steady on Wall Street as oil prices ease, Treasury yields remain stable

Stocks hold steady on Wall Street as oil prices ease, Treasury yields remain stable

Stocks held steady on Wall Street as Treasury yields stabilized and oil prices fell

Stocks and bonds are holding relatively steady after a potentially encouraging update on inflation

Stocks and bonds are holding relatively steady after a potentially encouraging update on inflation

Some of the pressure that’s ballooned in the bond market is easing after a report said inflation across the United States wasn’t as bad last month as economists expected

US manufacturing steady in September, input prices increase

US manufacturing steady in September, input prices increase

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US manufacturing activity was little changed in September, with prices for inputs surging amid strong demand, pointing to sustained inflation pressures.

Wall Street swirls after data show inflation isn't as bad as thought, while the US economy is better

Wall Street swirls after data show inflation isn't as bad as thought, while the US economy is better

The U.S. stock market is recovering its losses for September and on track to finish the month with a small gain after an encouraging report said inflation wasn’t as bad across the United States last month as economists expected

Global benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war

Global benchmarks mostly rise despite ongoing worries about the Iran war

Global shares are trading mostly higher, boosted by optimism about artificial intelligence and computer chips despite ongoing worries about the war in Iran

US single-family home prices rise in July, FHFA says

US single-family home prices rise in July, FHFA says

WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US single-family house prices increased in July, adding to the strain from rising mortgage rates that are pushing homeownership further out of reach for many young adults.

Zillow, Redfin share blunt words on mortgage rates, housing market

Zillow, Redfin share blunt words on mortgage rates, housing market

The real-estate technology companies break down how surging mortgage rates do (and will) impact the U.S. housing market.

US job openings fall in August; layoffs remain low

US job openings fall in August; layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US job openings fell in August, but layoffs remained low, pointing to a stable labor market.

US futures edge higher, oil prices dip and bond yields hover near record highs

US futures edge higher, oil prices dip and bond yields hover near record highs

U.S. futures ticked higher as oil prices retreated modestly and U.S. Treasury yields paused their run-up after reaching the highest level in roughly two decades