Invezz
05 Jun 2026, 13:40 UTC · 3h ago
Dow slips as strong US jobs data sparks chip selloff, hits Nasdaq
Invezz
05 Jun 2026, 13:40 UTC · 3h ago
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US nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 in May, significantly exceeding economist expectations of approximately 80,000-85,000. — Stronger-than-expected jobs data reduces the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts, putting upward pressure on yields and discounting future corporate earnings.
-0.80Strong labor data triggered a sell-off in semiconductor stocks, including NVDA, AMD, INTC, MU, AVGO, and MRVL. — High-growth AI and semiconductor stocks are sensitive to higher discount rates due to their high valuations.
-0.60The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.07% and the S&P 500 fell approximately 0.6% following the employment report. — Broad market indices shifted lower as growth-heavy assets reacted to the diminished probability of rate cuts.
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The US unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%, matching market expectations. — As this matched expectations, it provided no new catalyst for market movement compared to the payroll surprise.
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Mentioned as part of a broad chip weakness and selloff triggered by strong jobs data and higher yields.
Mentioned as part of a broad chip weakness and selloff triggered by strong jobs data and higher yields.
Mentioned as part of a broad chip weakness and selloff triggered by strong jobs data and higher yields.
Mentioned as part of a broad chip weakness and selloff triggered by strong jobs data and higher yields.
Mentioned as part of a broad chip weakness and selloff triggered by strong jobs data and higher yields.
Mentioned as part of a broad chip weakness and selloff triggered by strong jobs data and higher yields.
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