Wall Street declined as stronger-than-expected economic data raised concerns about prolonged high interest rates, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and NASDAQ all falling. Market volatility continues as investors react daily to new data, particularly the US Purchasing Managers Index showing the highest business activity in over two years, potentially increasing inflation. Rising US bond yields and a repricing of rate futures reflect expectations of limited rate cuts in late 2024. Sector-specific news saw Boeing's negative forecast impact the Dow, while Nvidia's strong performance buoyed tech stocks.

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