BondsMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 28 September 2026•Updated 28 September 2026•
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US Stock Futures Slide as Treasury Selloff Intensifies

Key Facts

1U.S. stock futures fell sharply in early European trade as market sentiment wilted.
2The selloff in U.S. Treasurys intensified at the start of a week focused on employment data.

U.S. stock futures fell sharply in early European trade on September 28, 2026. The Wall Street Journal reported that market sentiment wilted as the selloff in U.S. Treasurys intensified at the start of the week.

The acceleration in government bond selling comes as investors focus on upcoming employment data. Market sentiment remains under pressure as expectations surrounding the labor market drive yields toward the 5% threshold.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007 during trading on September 28, 2026. This multi-decade milestone reinforces the pressure on risk assets as the broad selloff in the government debt market continues.

  2. Notable·

    Update: Pressure extended to European markets as German 10-year Bund yields reached their highest level since 2009 on September 28, 2026. This surge coincided with escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically a stalemate between the U.S. and Iran, further fueling global market uncertainty.