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Last updated: June 6, 2026, 8:33 AM ET

Equity Markets

U.S. stocks tumbled sharply on Friday with the S&P 500 falling more than 2.6% in its worst one-day drop of the year, ending nine weeks of gains as strong job growth rekindled fears of rate hikes. The Nasdaq composite plunged 4% as semiconductor stocks led a broad selloff, with chip and memory shares sinking amid rising Treasury yields. A two-year yield spike to its highest level in a year accelerated the pain for growth stocks, while gold prices dropped 4.90% for the week to $4,337.10 an ounce, compounding losses across precious metals.

Corporate Finance & IPO Pipeline

The looming SpaceX IPO faces index access hurdles as S&P Dow Jones Indices maintains strict criteria that could delay entry for years, despite Elon Musk's long battle to get Tesla included in major indexes. Meanwhile, Paramount Skydance Corp. prepared asset divestitures including children's TV networks to secure European Union approval of its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. Mexican silver miner Sinda Ltd. filed for a U.S. IPO to fund operations in historically productive regions, and German real estate group TAG Immobilien AG is eyeing a Polish IPO in Warsaw as market conditions improve.

Commodities & Energy

Oil markets priced in supply disruption following Iranian drone attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, with analysts suggesting Brent crude could reach $140 per barrel if shipping disruptions persist. OPEC production fell to multi-decade lows as U.S. pressure on Iran and Persian Gulf tensions continued to curb output. The commodity complex faced additional pressure as aluminum prices surged amid supply constraints, though base metal gains were insufficient to offset energy sector weakness.

Technology & Crypto

Bitcoin tumbled sharply toward its biggest weekly loss since November 2022 after Strategy's large cryptocurrency sale unnerved traders, while retail investor resilience faced testing ahead of potential mega-cap IPOs. Raspberry Pi Holdings surged on AI demand as the UK maker of low-cost computers expects "robust demand" to push unit sales above 4 million in the first half. Meta Platforms Inc. weighed significant equity issuance potentially in the tens of billions to fund AI infrastructure after its blockbuster Google deal.

Fixed Income & Credit

The bond market shuddered under inflation fears as the two-year Treasury yield hit levels not seen in a year, with investors dumping duration after May's strong jobs report showed 172,000 positions added. Gold's weekly decline accelerated alongside silver's nearly 6.6% drop, pressured by real yields and dollar strength. Corporate credit markets showed mixed signals as Franklin's Western Asset Management agreed to a $100 million settlement with the SEC while former star traders face criminal proceedings.

Corporate Governance

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. retained general counsel Ruemmler as adviser despite Epstein ties, while Frasers Group sought Big Four audit firm replacement after pushing to improve governance standards. The law firm stake sale by Florida billionaire Jim Goodwin could mark private equity's arrival in personal injury litigation, a sector long considered off-limits to buyout groups.

Index Changes & Market Structure

Marvell Technology Inc. and Flex Ltd. will join the S&P 500 in the latest quarterly rebalance, replacing departing constituents as the index adjusts for market capitalization shifts. The changes come amid SpaceX index inclusion debates that could reshape 401(k) allocations once the rocket company completes its anticipated public offering. Meanwhile, Chicago's planned muni bond sale tests investor appetite amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising rate environment concerns.

Economic Outlook

U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May maintaining a vigorous hiring pace, though wage growth lagged behind price increases and consumer confidence remained subdued. The labor market's resilience complicated Federal Reserve policy as Citigroup economists maintained their lonely call for three rate cuts this year despite conflicting data signals. Indian households expect inflation acceleration through year-end according to Reserve Bank of India surveys, highlighting concerns over U.S.-Iran conflict and below-normal monsoon predictions.