The Bond Market Sell-Off Is Appearing in Earnings Reports

Rising bond yields at 20-year highs are impacting corporate earnings and stock performance. Klarna reported strong operational metrics but cut guidance due to softer consumer spending in Germany, causing a 21% stock decline. Home Depot beat expectations despite a frozen housing market but showed limited growth. The higher interest rate environment is pressuring companies reliant on consumer spending and capital-intensive AI buildouts, with hyperscaler capex expected to reach $1.2 trillion next year, increasingly funded by debt.