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Wall Street slips as Treasury yields spike

U.S. equities fell as yields spiked: the Dow was modestly lower, the S&P 500 dropped about 0.5%, and the Nasdaq sank roughly 1%. An MSCI world gauge also reversed after four up sessions.

By US Brief desk · Updated 2026-09-24T05:35:00-07:00

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What happened

U.S. equities fell as yields spiked: the Dow was modestly lower, the S&P 500 dropped about 0.5%, and the Nasdaq sank roughly 1%. An MSCI world gauge also reversed after four up sessions.

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  • Reuters / CNA, Sep 23, 2026

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