🛒 XLY Falls as Rising Bond Yields and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh; Home Depot and GPC Lead Declines | Retail Sector Insights

(XLY) has seen a decline of 0.8% in pre-market trading, reflecting broader market trends. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have heightened demand for the US Dollar, fostering cautious market sentiment that has negatively impacted major stock indices, including a drop in the S&P 500 Index.

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Tuesday, October 22

XLY [-0.8%]
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)

The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has seen a decline of 0.8% in pre-market trading, reflecting broader market trends. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have heightened demand for the US Dollar, fostering cautious market sentiment that has negatively impacted major stock indices, including a drop in the S&P 500 Index. Rising bond yields and expectations of less aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts are also influencing equity markets. Within XLY, significant contributors to the negative performance include Home Depot, Amazon, Tesla, Lowe's, and Genuine Parts Company, with Home Depot receiving a Market Perform rating and a price target of $451. Genuine Parts Company has lowered its FY24 outlook amid market challenges in Europe and the Industrial sector.