Stocks Fall on Strong Retail Sales Data

Stocks slid after hotter than expected September retail sales. Dow down 86 points, S&P 500 down 0.7%, Nasdaq down 1.1%.

Earnings season ramping up but overshadowed by Middle East tensions and economic news.

Retail sales rose 0.7% in September, exceeding expectations. Boosted Treasury yields back near highs.

U.S. stock futures slid after hot retail sales data. Dow futures down 0.3%, S&P 500 down 0.4%, Nasdaq down 0.6%.

Asian markets mostly rose, recouping some losses. Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 1.2%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng up 0.8%.