·The article points out that investors are withdrawing from technology stocks, which had seen significant gains, and rotating into other sectors; at the same time, macroeconomic indicators and geopolitical concerns are also dragging down the overall market.
·The stronger-than-expected US May Nonfarm Payrolls data, coupled with rising bond yields, has sparked speculation that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates, further dampening market performance.
·Affected by selling pressure on technology and AI-related stocks, major stock indices, especially the Nasdaq 100 Index, have experienced significant declines. The selling is attributed to profit-taking and chip sales prospects failing to meet market expectations.
At 07:20 on June 6, 2026, the S&P 500 Index ($$SPX)(SPY) fell 1.00%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($$DOWI)(DIA) fell 0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($$IUXX)(QQQ) fell 2.08%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) fell 1.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) fell 2.28%.
US stock indices plummeted, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 dropping to two-week lows. Earlier this week, AI infrastructure and semiconductor stocks had pushed US indices to record highs, but now investors are pulling out of these sectors. Technology stocks continued to correct due to long liquidations and profit-taking. Broadcom's chip sales outlook failed to meet the market's high expectations, raising investor concerns about whether the recent AI-driven rally had gone too far.
US stock indices extended their losses as US May Nonfarm Payrolls came in stronger than expected, causing bond yields to jump. This data strengthened market speculation that the Federal Reserve's next move could be a rate hike. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to a two-week high of 4.54%.
US Nonfarm Payrolls increased by 172,000 in May, surpassing the market expectation of 88,000. Additionally, April Nonfarm Payrolls were revised upward from the initially reported 115,000 to 179,000. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3% in May, in line with expectations.
US Average Hourly Earnings rose 0.3% month-over-month and 3.4% year-over-year in May, both meeting expectations.
Oil prices fell over 2%. Meanwhile, US-Iran talks regarding a temporary peace agreement made limited progress, and clashes between Israel and Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon continued. Iran insists that a ceasefire in Lebanon must be achieved before it accepts a US-proposed deal to extend the truce and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said on Thursday that negotiations with Iran have entered a "final" stage but provided no further details; whereas Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi previously stated that talks have not seen "substantive progress" despite ongoing information exchange through mediators.
The market currently prices in a 3% probability of a 25-basis-point rate hike by the Federal Reserve at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
The largely favorable Q1 earnings season is nearing its end. As of June 6, among the 494 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q1 results, 83% exceeded expectations. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, S&P 500 Q1 earnings are projected to grow 12% year-over-year. Excluding the technology sector, Q1 earnings are expected to grow only about 3%, the weakest in two years.
Overseas stock markets broadly declined. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell 0.56%. China's Shanghai Composite Index fell to a seven-week low, closing down 0.74%. Japan's Nikkei 225 Average closed down 1.31%.
Rates
September 10-year US Treasury futures (ZNU6) fell 16 ticks, and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose 7.1 basis points to 4.553%. September US Treasury futures fell to two-week lows, and the 10-year yield rose to a two-week high of 4.544%. US Treasuries fell under pressure as US May Nonfarm Payrolls grew more than expected and April payrolls were significantly revised upward. This reinforced market speculation that the Federal Reserve's next move might be a rate hike.
European government bond yields moved higher. Germany's 10-year bund yield rose to a two-week high of 3.051% and is currently up 1.6 basis points at 3.038%. The UK's 10-year gilt yield rose 0.9 basis points to 4.907%.
Eurozone Q1 GDP was revised down from the initially reported growth of 0.1% quarter-over-quarter and 0.8% year-over-year to a contraction of 0.2% quarter-over-quarter and growth of 0.3% year-over-year.
Swap markets currently price in a 98% probability of a 25-basis-point rate hike by the European Central Bank at its next policy meeting on June 11.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks fell for a second consecutive day. Earlier, Broadcom's chip sales outlook failed to meet high market expectations, raising investor concerns that the AI trade might be overheating. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) fell over 7%, leading the S&P 500 lower; ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) fell over 7%, leading the Nasdaq 100 lower. Additionally, ON Semiconductor (ON), Intel (INTC), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and AMD (AMD) all fell over 6%; Micron Technology (MU), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), Sandisk (SNDK), Qualcomm (QCOM), and KLA Corp (KLAC) all fell over 5%. Meanwhile, Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), Broadcom (AVGO), ASML (ASML), Texas Instruments (TXN), and Western Digital (WDC) all fell over 4%.
Cryptocurrency-related stocks tumbled as Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) fell over 4%, hitting a 20-month low. Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) fell over 11%, and MARA Holdings (MARA) fell over 9%. Additionally, Riot Platforms (RIOT) fell over 8%, Strategy (MSTR) fell over 7%, and Coinbase Global (COIN) fell over 6%.
Mining stocks were sold off as gold, silver, and copper prices fell sharply. Coeur Mining (CDE) and Hecla Mining (HL) both fell over 9%, and Southern Copper (SCCO) fell over 8%. Additionally, Freeport McMoRan (FCX) and Anglogold Ashanti (AU) both fell over 6%, and Newmont Corp (NEM) and Barrick Mining (B) both fell over 5%.
Guidewire Software (GWRE) fell over 8%. The company earlier projected Q4 subscription and support revenue of $259 million to $265 million, the midpoint of which is below the consensus estimate of $263.6 million.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) fell over 6%. The company revised its fiscal 2027 net revenue forecast from the previous $11.35 billion to $11.5 billion down to $11.0 billion to $11.15 billion, below the consensus estimate of $11.49 billion.
DocuSign (DOCU) fell over 4%. The company earlier projected full-year adjusted gross margin of 81.5% to 82%, the midpoint of which is below the consensus estimate of 81.8%.
Fiserv (FISV) fell over 3%. BNP Paribas downgraded the stock from "Neutral" to "Underperform" with a price target of $46.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) rose over 9%. The company raised its fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS forecast from the previous $2.00 to $2.10 to $2.15 to $2.25, above the consensus estimate of $2.09.
Cooper Cos (COO) rose over 7%, leading the S&P 500 gainers. The company reported Q2 net sales of $1.08 billion, above the consensus estimate of $1.05 billion.
ServiceTitan (TTAN) rose over 7%. The company reported Q1 revenue of $268.8 million, above the consensus estimate of $256.7 million.
Argan (AGX) rose over 6%. The company reported Q1 revenue of $291 million, above the consensus estimate of $256 million.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) rose over 4%. JPMorgan upgraded the stock from "Neutral" to "Overweight" with a price target of $35.
Samsara (IOT) rose over 1%. The company reported Q1 revenue of $478.8 million, above the consensus estimate of $455.2 million.
