Wall Street closed lower as rising U.S. Treasury yields and persistent inflation fears pressured equities, with the Nasdaq leading losses. Elevated oil prices amid Iran tensions and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy weighed on sentiment, while investors stayed cautious ahead of Nvidia earnings, seen as critical for sustaining AI-driven market momentum.
Small & midcaps tumble! Hindustan Copper, Devyani, PI Industries, other stocks fall up to 7%
Smallcap and midcap stocks came under pressure on Wednesday as broader markets weakened amid a record low rupee, elevated bond yields, and cautious investor sentiment.