US equity futures up slightly this morning after the final estimate of Q2 US GDP came in 70 basis points above the prior estimate.
Most major US indices were lower yesterday. The S&P fell 17 bps, while the Dow was down 26 bps. The Nasdaq-100 eked out a 21 bps gain.
US Treasury yields have continued to rise. The 10-year US Treasury Yield Index ([TNX]) now sits at 5.25% on its default chart.
The rise in yields has driven significant weakness in bonds. The iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ([TLT]) now sits at its lowest level since the early 2000s.
We continue to see significant volatility in crude oil ([CL/]). Crude was down 3.5% yesterday and now sits against notable short-term support at $89.
The US Dollar Index ([DX/Y]) reached 101.50 yesterday. DX/Y would break a spread triple top and return to a positive trend on its P&F chart with a move to 102.
The rise in yields and the dollar has been a headwind for precious metals over the short term. Gold ([GC/]) has fallen 4.5% over the last week, while silver ([SI/]) has lost 8%.
Micron ([MU]) is expected to report earnings this afternoon. MU is currently a 5 for 5’er and ranks eighth out of 74 names in the semiconductor sector matrix. Major support and resistance levels to watch are $1248, MU’s all-time high and $744, its July low.