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US Stock Futures Decline Amid Rising Treasury Yields and Semiconductor Stock Losses
May 19, 2026
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US stock futures decreased as 10-year Treasury yields surpassed 4.6%, impacting major semiconductor companies. The S&P 500 futures fell by 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 contracts dropped 0.6%, with Nvidia experiencing a 0.7% decline ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
- US stock futures declined with S&P 500 futures down 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 contracts down 0.6% as of 7:17 a.m. in New York.
- 10-year Treasury yields rose above 4.6%.
- Major semiconductor stocks, including Micron Technology Inc. and Nvidia Corp., continued to decline, with Nvidia down 0.7% ahead of its earnings report later this week.
- West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices fell by 0.4%, reaching approximately $108.
- President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned bombardment of Iran, responding to requests from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies for more time for diplomatic efforts.
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