The stock market tumbled on June 5, 2026, as tech stocks plunged following a stronger-than-expected jobs report that raised inflation concerns and dimmed hopes for interest rate cuts. The Nasdaq composite fell 4%, its worst day in over a year, while the S&P 500 dropped 2.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 695 points.
The May employment report showed the U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs, more than double the consensus forecast. This stronger-than-expected labor market data sent Treasury yields surging, as investors repositioned for the possibility of higher interest rates for longer.
Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selloff. Nvidia declined 6.2%, Broadcom fell 7.9%, and Micron Technology slid 13.3%, representing the heaviest losses among S&P 500 stocks. The weakness in semiconductor and AI-related names reflected broader concerns that persistent inflation could keep the Federal Reserve on hold.
The market reaction underscores a paradox facing investors: strong economic data, typically viewed as positive, now carries a downside risk. A robust jobs market suggests inflation may remain sticky, potentially keeping borrowing costs elevated and pressuring valuations of growth-dependent technology companies.
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