Central bank officials hawkish comments across the Atlantic highlight their overreliance on interest rate as the main tool in tackling high inflation.

Investors looked beyond the Federal Reserve's rhetoric and shifted focus to the central bank's actions. Crude oil declined for the second day in a row and extended the 2-day loss to more than 10%.

Third quarter sales declined and net income plunged after two years of rapid growth. The cash flow turned negative as the company continued its capital expenditure and store renovation program intact.

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The S&P 500 index declined for the second day in a row and Treasury yields edged higher after Fed officials stressed that the central bank is far from done raising rates.

Fed officials carried out another round of campaign to cool market expectations. Treasury yields inched higher and stocks fell. Crude oil fell more than 4% on China demand worries after coronavirus infections spiked up.

Target lowered expectations for the holiday sales and said customers are avoiding discretionary items and sticking to basics. The company lowered its outlook for comparable store sales and operating margin.

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Retail sector stocks led the decliners on the growing worries of weak holiday sales. Treasury yields fell after comments from Fed Governor Wallace. European markets halted 4-day advance.



The home improvement retailer lifted its annual outlook on stronger-than-expected operating results. The retailer took a large charge linked to the sale of its Canadian operations.

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Advance Auto said third quarter sales declined after the company sold more of store branded products. The company reiterated its annual sales outlook and its plans to open new stores.

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Retail sector stocks led the decliners after Target quarterly earnings plunged 50% and guided weak holiday sales.

Benchmark indexes advanced after the second measure of inflation showed a slight cooling. The lighter-than-expected wholesale inflation follows the declining pace of consumer price inflation released last week.

The Producer Price Index rose at the slowest pace in fifteen months. The yields on short term and medium term Treasury declined.

Benchmark indexes sold-off in the final hour of trading and large tech stocks led the decliners. Bond yields rebounded after Fed officials reaffirm central bank's commitment in fighting inflation.

After a week of surge, stocks lacked direction on Wall Street and debate on the future rate path raged on. Treasury yields edged up higher and the dollar inched lower.



World markets extended weekly gains in Friday's trading and major indexes advanced for the second day in a row on the hopes of slower future interest rate hikes. The collapse of FTX reverberates around the world with billions of losses.