The Dow Jones gave up 0.53%, the Nasdaq index dropped 0.60% and the broader S&P 500 index lost 0.64%. The VIX index, which measures investor volatility and anxiety, was up nearly 7%.
Treasury bills maturing on June 6, for a total amount of more than $ 138 billion, have seen their rate rise to 6.10%. The department store chain Kohl's (+9.55%) was welcomed after publishing results above expectations. The clothing chain Abercrombie & Fitch (which also owns the Holister brand) also came out above analysts' expectations.