The stock market retreated on Friday as investors awaited key earnings and inflation reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 279 points, the S&P 500 by 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite by 0.2%. Both the S&P and Nasdaq had reached record highs the previous day.

Yields on Treasury notes also saw an increase, with the 2-year note rising to 3.91% and the 10-year yield climbing to 4.42%. Investors are closely monitoring these developments in anticipation of upcoming economic data and corporate earnings reports.

Read more at Barron’s: Dow Falls Nearly 280 Points As Key Earnings and Inflation Data Loom