US stock futures mixed as Treasury yields hit multi-year highs, Micron lifts tech
Key takeaway
US Treasury yields hit multi-year highs, raising discount rates and pressuring equity valuations.
- Step 1 · The triggerUS Treasury yields reach multi-year highs, raising the discount rate for all US assets.
- Step 2 · Knock-onHigher discount rates compress equity valuations, especially in growth and technology sectors.
- Step 3 · Knock-onStrong earnings from Micron Technology improve sentiment for tech stocks, partially offsetting rate-driven pressure.
- Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs exposed to tech procurement or refinancing face higher costs and increased volatility in tech pricing and financing.
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Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)
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