The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index was unchanged at 38.9 on Wednesday, remaining in the Fear zone as U.S. stocks declined. The Dow Jones fell about 405 points to 52,380.66, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.48% to 7,636.36 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.64% to 26,253.34. Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since July, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached a three-year high. Markets are pricing roughly a 60% chance of a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate increase after a strong jobs report, while a Reuters poll found more economists now expect at least one hike. Producer-price data is due Thursday, followed by consumer-price data Friday, with headline CPI forecast at 3.4% and core CPI at 2.4%. Signet Jewelers shares jumped 24% after stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings and higher FY27 adjusted EPS guidance, while Core & Main reported upbeat second-quarter results. Mortgage applications fell 2.7% in the first week of September. Most S&P 500 sectors closed lower, led by industrials, consumer discretionary and utilities, while energy stocks advanced. Investors are awaiting results from Macy's, Adobe and Oracle.