Dow, S&P 500 And NASDAQ Fall
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Stock futures moved lower Thursday after major indexes posted steep declines yesterday amid mounting concerns about the federal deficit as a budget bill works its way through Congress.
Popular exchange-traded funds focused on the U.S. bond market were rising Friday afternoon but remained down for the week after Treasury yields climbed amid worries over the U.S. fiscal deficit. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF and iShares Core U.
Rising rates indicate that investors are seeking higher returns for holding US government debt, owing to concerns about the country's long-term financial stability.
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Bond investors aren't just worried about the US. Bond yields are climbing in the UK, Germany, and Japan on concerns over fiscal outlooks.