The S&P 500 index fell by 0.21 percent, standing at 5,841.09 points, followed by the Dow Jones, which dropped by 0.15 percent to 42,871.19 units, and the Nasdaq, which recorded a decline of 0.11 percent, positioning itself at 18,520.65 points.
"U.S. major stock indexes could start the day lower due to ongoing concerns over the 10-year bond yield in the United States, which has risen in recent sessions due to Donald Trump's advances in online betting for the presidential elections," commented an analyst.
In Mexico, the S&P/BMV IPC of the Mexican Stock Exchange reflected a decrease of 1.29 percent, reaching 52,135.10 points, while the flagship index of the Institutional Stock Exchange, the FTSE-BIVA, fell by 1.28 percent, standing at 1,070.99 points. On the other hand, the Mexican peso appreciated by 0.43 percent against the dollar, with an exchange rate of 19.89 units per dollar at the opening of the session.
Regarding international markets, West Texas Intermediate rose by 2.07 percent to 72.02 dollars per barrel, while Brent increased by 1.66 percent, reaching 75.52 dollars per barrel. In Europe, London's FTSE 100 reported a decline of 0.09 percent and Spain's IBEX 35 fell by 0.08 percent.
Analysts mention that there is also an increase in uncertainty in Japan ahead of the upcoming elections, which has generated some caution among investors.
On Wall Street, stocks experienced a decline, marking the first consecutive drop in six weeks, as traders evaluated the prospects for slower Fed rate cuts. The yields on 10-year Treasury bonds advanced, and gold reached a new record. Tensions between Israel and Iran are also being closely monitored by oil traders, while prices for this commodity show increases.
