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Wall Street Futures Edge Lower as Bond Yields Rise Ahead of U.S. Data

On February 9, 2026, Wall Street’s main index futures pointed to a weaker open as rising Treasury yields tempered risk appetite among investors awaiting crucial U.S. employment and inflation data. The rise in yields followed reports that foreign holders, including Chinese institutions, were reassessing their U.S. Treasury exposure, underscoring broader concerns about global fixed-income demand dynamics and macroeconomic uncertainty.

London’s FTSE 100 Advances on Banking Strength Ahead of U.S. Fed Policy Update

The UK’s FTSE 100 index rose on Tuesday, led by a surge in heavyweight banking stocks as investors awaited key corporate earnings and the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. HSBC Holdings and NatWest Group were among the leading gainers, reaching multi-year highs in bank valuations, while mining shares lagged due to rotation into financials and macro catalyst positioning ahead of major policy events.