US stocks today: US stocks slip as inflation worries push Treasury yields higher
- Posted on May 19, 2026
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US stocks today: US stocks slip as inflation worries push Treasury yields higher
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.
