SPY is trading at $765.77, down approximately 0.4% from its August 19 close of $769.06 as Treasury yields resumed climbing on August 20.
- The 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.217% as investors assessed weak Walmart guidance and awaited economic data.
- On August 19, the S&P 500 posted a modest rebound after Treasury’s expanded bond-buyback plan temporarily lowered long-term yields.
- Futures indicated broad but limited pressure across major indexes.