Wall Street stocks fall as Treasury yields rise

Wall Street closed with losses on Tuesday, driven by rising government bond yields and anticipation of upcoming US labor market and inflation data. The Dow Jones fell 131.59 points (-0.26%) to 51,349.92, the Nasdaq dropped 22.84 points (-0.09%) to 26,797.54, and the S&P 500 declined 12.85 points (-0.17%) to 7,670.84. The declines were attributed to increased Treasury yields, which typically pressure equities, while investors awaited fresh economic indicators that could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions. The technology-heavy Nasdaq showed the smallest percentage drop among the three major indexes. The market moves reflect broader investor caution about the economic outlook, with attention focused on upcoming reports that may signal whether inflation is cooling sufficiently and whether the labor market remains resilient.