Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 22 October: US markets nervous ahead of results | Yields jump

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Monday, giving back some of the strong gains from last week, as Treasury yields rose and investors awaited new earnings reports.The S&P 500 slipped 0.18% to 5,853.98. The 30-stock Dow lost 344.31 points, or 0.8%, to close at 42,931.60 and snap a three-day run of winning sessions. The Nasdaq Composite was the outlier, rising 0.27% and ending at 18,540.01.ASX to fall sharply. SPI Futures down 68 points (-0.81%).COMMODITIESOil prices rise nearly 2%, recovers some of last week's 7% decline.Gold pauses for breath as US yields, dollar move higher.China rate cuts fuel copper's climb to one-week peak.IEA sees surplus oil supply, weak China demand in 2025.BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told.Saudi Aramco CEO 'fairly bullish' on China oil demand.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence. Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.