Global Stock Markets Decline as U.S. Jobs Data Fuels Rate Concerns; U.S. Ten-Year Yield Approaches 5% on January 13, 2025

Global stock markets experienced a decline on January 13, 2025, influenced by stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data released the previous Friday. This data has raised concerns regarding the Federal Reserve's potential for early interest rate cuts, leading to a surge in U.S. bond yields and the dollar index. The impact was felt across various markets, including the Stockholm Stock Exchange, which opened the week with negative figures. Analysts noted that the U.S. ten-year yield approached 5%, contributing to a shaky start for the year in the markets, with warnings of potential further volatility. New economic data from the U.S. is expected later in the day, which could further influence market sentiment.