U.S. Stock Market Experiences Largest Decline Since October Amid Tech Sell-Off
Markets have worst day since October as tech stocks lead the way down, traders lose hope of rate cut

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The U.S. stock market faced its worst day since October, with the S&P 500 dropping 2.6% as strong job growth raised concerns about potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Tech stocks, including Nvidia and Meta, led the decline, while bond yields rose following the jobs report.
- 01The S&P 500 fell 2.6%, marking its largest drop since October 10.
- 02Tech giants like Nvidia and Meta experienced significant losses, with Nvidia down 6.2% and Meta down 5.5%.
- 03The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, increasing expectations for interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
- 04The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.54%, reflecting market reactions to the strong jobs report.
- 05Inflation concerns persist, with prices rising 3.8% overall in April, the largest increase in two years.
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On Friday, the U.S. stock market suffered its most significant decline since October, primarily driven by a sell-off in major technology companies. The S&P 500 plummeted 2.6%, with notable losses from Nvidia (down 6.2%), Broadcom (down 7.9%), and Micron Technology (down 13.3%). The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite also fell, with the latter dropping 4.2%. This downturn followed a strong jobs report indicating that the U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, which heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve may increase interest rates. Analysts believe that hopes for a rate cut have diminished due to this report. Bond yields rose in response, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 4.54%. Additionally, inflation remains a concern, with a 3.8% increase reported in April, the highest in two years. As earnings season concludes, analysts warn that tech stocks may be overvalued, potentially slowing market growth despite a solid year-to-date performance for the S&P 500, which is up 7.9%.
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The decline in the stock market and rising bond yields may affect consumer confidence and borrowing costs, impacting economic growth.
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