Major U.S. stock-indexes fell as most stocks came under selling pressure as government bond yields surged around the globe. Almost all sectors were trading in negative territory, with the healthcare and technology underperforming. Worse-than-expected the ADP & initial claims reports struck a bleak tone for the critical non-farm payrolls report due on Friday.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (23 of 30). Top loser - General Electric Company (GE, -1.90%). Top gainer - E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD, +0.70%).

Almost all of S&P sectors in negative area. Top loser - Healthcare (-1.06%). Sole gainer - Basic Materials (+0.17%).

At the moment:

Dow 21337.00 -85.00 -0.40%

S&P 500 2415.00 -13.00 -0.54%

Nasdaq 100 5595.25 -56.25 -1.00%

Crude Oil 46.29 +1.16 +2.57%

Gold 1222.90 +1.20 +0.10%

U.S. 10yr 2.38 +0.05