Stocks Close Near Session Lows | Closing Bell

• Major U.S. indices (S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Russell 2000) closed sharply lower, with the S&P 500 down 1.51%, Dow Jones down 0.97%, Nasdaq down 2.01%, and Russell 2000 down 2.32%.
• Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns about global energy trades were cited as primary drivers for the 'risk-off' market sentiment.
• Most S&P 500 sectors were in the red, with Information Technology (-2.20%), Utilities (down >4%), and Real Estate (down >3%) being the biggest losers. Financials (0.20%) and Energy (0.03%) managed slight gains.
• Treasury yields saw a significant sell-off, with the US 2-year yield up 9.5 bps to 3.8874%, US 10-year yield up 13.23 bps to 4.3816%, and US 30-year yield up 10.98 bps to 4.9470%.
• Individual stocks like Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) plummeted over 33% due to legal charges against its co-founder, while Swarmer Inc. (SWMR), a drone software company, fell 30% after a massive IPO surge.

The video covers a highly volatile trading day where major U.S. stock indices closed near session lows, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and shifting expectations for Fed rate cuts. Most sectors experienced significant declines, with only a few managing slight gains. Bond yields rose across the curve, and the U.S. dollar strengthened as investors sought safe havens.