GBP Strengthens, AUD Lags as US Bond Yields Rise By Investing.com

© Reuters. The British Pound (GBP) is outperforming as the strongest major currency with the Australian Dollar (AUD) lagging, while the U.S. Dollar (USD) exhibits mixed performance. This comes as U.S. bond yields rise, reflecting market expectations for sustained high-interest rates driven by a robust U.S. economy. The Federal Reserve Chair has hinted at a

US equity close: The Nasdaq lags for a change

SPX daily Closing changes on the day: S&P 500 down 0.6% DJIA +0.1% Russell 2000 -0.8% Nasdaq Comp +1.3% Toronto TSX Comp -0.3% Closing changes for the week: S&P 500 up 0.4% DJIA +0.8% Nasdaq Comp -0.2% You hate to see Lockheed Martin up 1.6% and closing near the best levels of the week ahead