Yield Curve Steepening Hammers Growth as Aug-End Rebalancing Hits
A sharp move in the 10-year Treasury note triggered a liquidity vacuum in high-beta tech, forcing a late-session flush to critical support levels.
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The thematic trade today centered on the 'higher-for-longer' redux as the 10-year yield reclaimed psychological resistance, sending the Nasdaq-100 into a tailspin during the European close. We saw heavy selling pressure in the AI-semiconductor complex, where early dip-buyers were trapped beneath the VAP (Volume at Price) nodes established during the London session. The lack of follow-through on the morning bounce signaled a regime shift toward defensive positioning ahead of the long weekend.
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