US equity markets pushed modestly higher as the recent jump in bond yields took a breather, lifting some pressure on the technology sector - Dow dipped -9-points or -0.0% . The broader S&P500 added +0.23%. The Nasdaq +0.44%. The small capitalisation Russell 2000 +0.15%. US bond and equity markets CLOSED tonight AEST for Thanksgiving Day followed by an abbreviated session on ‘Black Friday’ (26 November).