Pressure builds anew in the bond market as Walmart drags the U.S. stock market lower

Rising oil prices on Thursday have increased concerns about inflation and bond yields, diminishing the positive impact from the previous day’s actions by the U.S. Treasury Department. Simultaneously, a decline in Walmart’s stock after its recent profit report contributed to a decrease in the overall U.S. stock market.

• Oil prices increased on Thursday, heightening inflation and bond yield concerns.
• The rise in oil prices negated some of the relief provided by the U.S. Treasury Department.
• Walmart’s stock fell following its latest profit report.
• The drop in Walmart’s stock contributed to a lower U.S. stock market.