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U.S. Treasury yields slide after retail sales tumbled in May, raising recession fears

1. U.S. retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, worse than expected. 2. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.387%, signaling investor concern. 3. Escalating Israel-Iran conflict adds geopolitical risk to U.S. markets. 4. G7 summit concluded without joint statement, indicating lack of consensus. 5. Concerns rise over potential economic slowdown or recession.

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Why Bearish?

Declining retail sales and rising tensions may lead to reduced investor confidence, impacting S&P 500 negatively.

How important is it?

The reported drop in retail sales shows consumer weakness, which directly affects S&P 500, linked to many consumer-driven companies.

Why Short Term?

Immediate market reactions can occur due to economic and geopolitical uncertainties, as seen historically whenever retail sales significantly decline.

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