S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
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IPC Index — Mexico MarketThe yield on the US 10-year Treasury note traded near 4.3% on Wednesday after rising in the previous session, supported by stronger economic data and elevated uncertainty in the Middle East. Reports indicated Vice President JD Vance canceled a planned trip to Islamabad for talks after Tehran informed the US via Pakistan that it would not attend the meeting. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump extended the current ceasefire, stating he would hold off on further strikes until Iran submits a new proposal and negotiations are finalized. On the data side, US retail sales rose more than expected in March, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged this year. Fed nominee Kevin Warsh also pledged to maintain independence from the White House while pursuing broad reforms, a stance viewed as more hawkish than markets had anticipated.
