Wall Street Futures Fall as Bond Yields Rise

U.S. stock index futures dropped as rising Treasury yields and a rare sales miss from Walmart weighed on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, oil prices extended gains amid ongoing Middle East supply disruptions.

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A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

United States equities were on track to open lower Thursday morning as government bond yields climbed and Walmart Inc posted a rare sales miss. Dow E-minis fell 407 points, or 0.76%, while S&P 500 E-minis dropped 35.75 points, or 0.46%.

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