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US stocks: US market sinks as bond yields rise, Walmart results disappoint
The S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector was one of the biggest drags on the benchmark index, with megacaps including Amazon and Tesla among its biggest index-point weights.
- U.S. stocks declined as bond yields rose, reducing risk appetite
- Walmart's quarterly results missed expectations due to high gasoline prices
- S&P 500 ended lower at 7,642.69 points, Nasdaq dropped 1.00% to 26,067.81
Vanguard VCIT vs Fidelity FIGB: Which Bond ETF Is the Better Choice for Investors in 2026?
VCIT charges just 0.03% annually and holds $69.5 billion in assets, while FIGB offers a more conservative risk profile with lower volatility.
- VCIT offers lower cost structure and higher historical yield
- FIGB provides broader exposure to highly rated U.S. debt instruments
- Compare beta, 1-year return, and dividend yield for risk and income assessment
Mexican Peso holds firm as Banxico minutes supports the Peso
The Mexican Peso holds firm versus the Greenback as Banxico adopted a cautious stance regarding monetary policy, while jobs data in the US revealed that the labour market is stable.