Global Equities Fall on Tech Weakness

Global equities declined as heavy losses in technology shares offset support from falling Treasury yields and lower oil prices. Meanwhile, investors awaited upcoming remarks from Federal Reserve officials.

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United States equities lost ground during Monday afternoon trade as technology sector weakness outweighed support from falling bond yields and lower crude prices. The Nasdaq Composite led major benchmarks downward, falling 0.76% to 25,980.19.

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