US Equity Indices Decline With Treasury Yields in Midday Trading

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.5% to 30,623.2, with the S&P 500 down 0.5% to 3,766.4 and the Nasdaq Composite 0.6% lower at 10,961.6. The energy, technology, and communication services sectors were among the worst performers, while real estate and utilities led the gainers.