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US500 Futures Slide as Surging Yields and Geopolitical Tensions Pressure Equities

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  • US equity futures declined as Treasury yields climbed amid inflation concerns and rising fuel prices triggered by Middle East tensions.
  • Added pressure from tech weakness and disappointing retail earnings pushed S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures down by up to 0.5%.
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