Before the Bell: Rate worries continue to weigh on sentiment

News Snapshot:

Equities Wall Street futures struggled early Wednesday as high bond yields and interest rate concerns continue to stoke market volatility. Major European markets were narrowly mixed in morning trading after a weaker start. TSX futures were also slightly weaker. Dow, S&P and Nasdaq futures were all just below break even in the premarket period. All three saw losses on Tuesday, with the Dow wiping out all its gains for the year. Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed yesterday down 0.81 per cent to hit its lowest finish since October 2022. Rate concerns remain a top worry for investors. On Tuesday, a...