Nasdaq 100 extends losses to -1.6% as oil tops $96, yields rise on hot inflation data

The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.6% as US oil prices topped $96 a barrel and Treasury yields rose following a hotter-than-expected inflation report. The moves reverse the pre-CPI positioning seen Tuesday when yields slipped. 35 clean stories shaped this window, with sentiment strongly bearish at 24/100. Also in focus: Bank of America shares drop 8.3% in largest decline since April 2025.