CONCISE EDITION 13 JUNE 2026 09:00 HKT

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.

2-3 page read · Topics: Macro · Geopolitics · Earnings Download PDF

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

BEARISH TRIGGERS

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.

BULLISH TRIGGERS

A strong Q2 earnings season could boost market sentiment, while a rise in WTI crude could indicate a rebound in energy stocks.

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