US Stocks Rally as 10-Year Yield Surges to 4.49
A 5-minute read of yesterday's US session and today's catalysts — what to watch before pre-market opens at 21:30 HKT.
TL;DR
The US market rallied yesterday, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,431.46, up +0.50%. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 also rose, by +0.70% and +0.64% respectively. The VIX dropped -9.05% to 17.68.
Tech stocks were mixed, with MSFT and GOOGL rising, while AAPL and AMZN fell. The 10-year yield surged to 4.49, up +0.54%.
US Session Recap
| Index/Asset | Close | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,431.46 | +0.50% | |
| Dow Jones | 51,202.26 | +0.70% | |
| Nasdaq 100 | 29,635.95 | +0.64% | |
| Russell 2000 | 2,943.99 | +0.79% | |
| VIX | 17.68 | -9.05% | |
| 10Y Yield | 4.49 | +0.54% | |
| WTI Crude | 84.29 | -3.90% |
Top large-cap movers
JPM rose +2.31% to 320.72, while GS gained +2.62% to 1,062.75. TSLA also rose, by +1.82% to 406.43.
Spotlight
| Key Metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| 10Y Yield | 4.49 |
| WTI Crude | 84.29 |
| VIX | 17.68 |
The 10-year yield surged to 4.49, up +0.54%. WTI crude dropped -3.90% to 84.29. The VIX fell -9.05% to 17.68.
Macro & Fed
- Current policy rate: 4.50%
- 10Y Yield: 4.49, up +0.54%
- Today's data releases:
- 09:30 HKT: PPI
- 14:00 HKT: Consumer Sentiment
Geopolitics & Global
- US-China trade tensions remain high
- European markets rose, with the STOXX 600 up +0.50%
- Asian markets are mixed, with the Nikkei 225 down -0.20%
Earnings — What to Watch
| When | Ticker | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 HKT | ORCL | Q4 earnings, revenue guidance |
| 21:00 HKT | KSS | Q1 earnings, same-store sales |
Stocks Worth Watching
- NVDA: Up +0.16% to 205.19, ahead of Q2 earnings
- TSLA: Rose +1.82% to 406.43, on strong delivery numbers
- JPM: Up +2.31% to 320.72, on solid Q2 earnings
- GS: Gained +2.62% to 1,062.75, on strong investment banking revenue
- AAPL: Down -1.52% to 291.13, on iPhone sales concerns
- AMZN: Fell -1.23% to 238.55, on cloud computing competition
What Could Break the Tape
A sharp rise in the VIX could signal a market downturn, while a drop in the 10-year yield could indicate a slowdown in economic growth.
A strong Q2 earnings season could boost market sentiment, while a rise in WTI crude could indicate a rebound in energy stocks.
Sources
Sources
- Bloomberg — US Stocks Rally as 10-Year Yield Surges
- Reuters — Wall Street rises on strong earnings, economic data
- CNBC — Stocks making the biggest moves after hours
- FT — US stocks rise as investors weigh economic data and earnings
- WSJ — Stocks End Higher as Investors Weigh Earnings and Economic Data