U.S. inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising Treasury yields and uncertainty over Donald Trump's policy plans. After back-to-back standout years,

There’s room for stock markets to fall further as bond yields approach levels that have been painful for equities in recent years.

The S&P 500 dipped 0.8 percent, the Dow Jones dropped 267 points and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.1 percent Friday morning.

Yields for the 10-year Treasury shot up Friday to their highest level since 2023, putting pressure on stock valuations.