Stocks Decline as Increasing Bond Yields Trigger Cautious Investor Sentiment

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: NASDAQ.COM

Updated: Dec 01 2025

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Source: NASDAQ.COM

Market Performance: Major U.S. stock indexes, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq, are down today due to rising bond yields and negative economic indicators, with Bitcoin also experiencing a significant drop of over 7%.
Economic Indicators: The ISM manufacturing index fell to a 14-month low, and weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data has raised concerns about global growth, contributing to bearish market sentiment.
Sector Movements: Energy stocks are performing well as WTI crude prices rise, while cryptocurrency-related stocks are under pressure due to Bitcoin's decline. Casino stocks with exposure to Macau are seeing gains following an increase in gaming revenue.
Upcoming Economic Reports: Market focus will shift to upcoming U.S. economic reports, including employment changes and inflation measures, with expectations of a rate cut at the next FOMC meeting.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.