MARKET EVENT · September 2, 2026

WDC -3.6%

Why WDC is down today

Low confidence15-minute moveUpdated 2:00 PM

WDC's move coincided with broader-market coverage including “What Scott Bessent Had to Say About the Bond Market Selloff”. No single asset-specific catalyst is confirmed.

LEADING EVIDENCE · CORRELATION

Broader market pressure is the leading explanation

The timing overlaps with “What Scott Bessent Had to Say About the Bond Market Selloff”, but the evidence establishes correlation rather than confirmed causation.

The Wall Street Journal reported “What Scott Bessent Had to Say About the Bond Market Selloff” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.TickWhy market context

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

What Scott Bessent Had to Say About the Bond Market Selloff68% evidence confidence

Evidence and sources

MT Newswires · 1:08 PM

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

MT Newswires reported “Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

MT Newswires · 12:53 PM

Update: US Equity Futures Mostly Flat Pre-Bell as Global Bond Yields Continue Rising

MT Newswires reported “Update: US Equity Futures Mostly Flat Pre-Bell as Global Bond Yields Continue Rising” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

Motley Fool · 12:50 PM

Kevin Warsh Just Sent the Stock Market a Blunt 5-Word Warning. Here's What History Says Comes Next.

Motley Fool reported “Kevin Warsh Just Sent the Stock Market a Blunt 5-Word Warning. Here's What History Says Comes Next.” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

MT Newswires · 12:30 PM

Nasdaq Closes Acquisition of AI-Powered Due Diligence Platform Dasseti

MT Newswires reported “Nasdaq Closes Acquisition of AI-Powered Due Diligence Platform Dasseti” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

Investopedia · 12:20 PM

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Wednesday

Investopedia reported “5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Wednesday” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

Investor's Business Daily · 12:11 PM

Dow Jones Futures Rise As Oil Prices Fall; Dell, Credo, Palo Alto Are Earnings Movers

Investor's Business Daily reported “Dow Jones Futures Rise As Oil Prices Fall; Dell, Credo, Palo Alto Are Earnings Movers” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

MT Newswires · 12:01 PM

US Equity Futures Slightly Lower Pre-Bell as Global Bond Yields Continue Rising

MT Newswires reported “US Equity Futures Slightly Lower Pre-Bell as Global Bond Yields Continue Rising” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

The Wall Street Journal · 12:57 PM

Fed’s Williams: Case for a Rate Hike Isn’t Yet Firm

The Wall Street Journal reported “Fed’s Williams: Case for a Rate Hike Isn’t Yet Firm” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

Barrons.com · 12:02 PM

Bond Rout Deepens as 10-Year Yields Top 4.8%

Barrons.com reported “Bond Rout Deepens as 10-Year Yields Top 4.8%” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

Barrons.com · 11:52 AM

Why Bond Yields Are Crushing the S&P 500 AI Rally

Barrons.com reported “Why Bond Yields Are Crushing the S&P 500 AI Rally” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

The Wall Street Journal · 10:46 AM

What Scott Bessent Had to Say About the Bond Market Selloff

The Wall Street Journal reported “What Scott Bessent Had to Say About the Bond Market Selloff” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

The Wall Street Journal · 10:21 AM

Odds of Fed Rate Hike in September Hit 70%

The Wall Street Journal reported “Odds of Fed Rate Hike in September Hit 70%” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

The Wall Street Journal · 7:58 PM

The Odds of a Fed Rate Hike, According to Traders

The Wall Street Journal reported “The Odds of a Fed Rate Hike, According to Traders” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

Yahoo Finance · 2:58 PM

Why you should care about rising bond yields

Yahoo Finance reported “Why you should care about rising bond yields” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.

Yahoo Finance · 1:41 PM

Stocks slip as 10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since January 2025: AlphaCheck

Yahoo Finance reported “Stocks slip as 10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since January 2025: AlphaCheck” near the event window. TickWhy uses this as market context, not proof of an asset-specific cause.