Weak Auction of Government Debt Jolts Markets
1. Weak Treasury auction raised concerns, impacting stock market negatively. 2. S&P 500 fell 1.6%, driven by deficits and higher inflation fears. 3. Moody's downgraded U.S. debt, indicating rising government debt issues. 4. Rising bond yields signal potential stagflation risks for the economy. 5. Consumer confidence declining, reflected in Target's earnings call.