
May 19, 2026
Article from Yahoo Finance by Amalya Dubrovsky and Karen Friar
Article Synopsis
U.S. stocks fell as rising Treasury yields continued to pressure markets, with the Nasdaq dropping more than 1% as technology shares led the decline. Investors remain concerned that stubborn inflation and higher oil prices could keep interest rates elevated for longer, hurting growth-oriented sectors like tech. Bond yields climbed to their highest levels in months, while traders also kept a close eye on upcoming earnings reports and geopolitical tensions affecting market sentiment.






