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Last updated: June 4, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Metals Rally Gold climbed 0.9% to $4,475.80 on the Comex, extending gains for four of the last six sessions, while silver advanced 0.4% for a second straight day. The modest lift in precious metals reflects a broader risk‑off tilt as investors seek safe‑haven assets amid mixed economic data and lingering geopolitical tension.

IPO Surge German gas‑engine maker soared 15% after its $2.43 billion offering, underscoring continued appetite for industrial listings. In the United States, silver miner jumped 11% on debut, pricing its $270 million upsized IPO above the initial range, and mobile‑payment startup rose 9.1% following a $437 million raise, marking its second public offering this year. The cluster of strong first‑day performances highlights investors’ willingness to fund niche‑sector growth despite broader market volatility.

SpaceX IPO Hype Elon Musk’s aerospace venture captured retail imagination with a live Q&A on its $75 billion IPO, while a 17‑minute video pitch showcased rocket, satellite and AI synergies. Wall Street’s enthusiasm is further fueled by a forecast of 100‑fold AI revenue growth by 2030 from a leading investment bank, suggesting the valuation is anchored to ambitious future cash flows rather than current earnings.

Fixed‑Income Moves U.S. Treasuries gained on optimism after a conditional ceasefire raised hopes for a U.S.–Iran peace deal, prompting a modest dollar slip. In the private‑credit arena, a major asset manager capped withdrawals as redemption requests surged to $4.5 billion, signaling heightened liquidity concerns among investors. Meanwhile, a leading bank’s strategist discounted war effects on any potential rate hike, arguing that any Iran‑related price pressures would be largely absorbed by the Fed’s policy framework.

Private‑Markets Slowdown Buyout and debt funds struggle with excess capital, as firms confront a $632 billion backlog of unspent commitments from the past decade. The surplus has forced managers into tougher negotiations with limited partners and heightened scrutiny over deployment timelines, tempering the previously rapid pace of leveraged acquisitions.

Regulatory and Legal Shifts The Supreme Court affirmed the SEC’s authority to seize illegal gains without proving victim loss, broadening the agency’s enforcement toolkit. Concurrently, the Justice Department directed prosecutors to intensify immigrant‑vote‑fraud investigations, revealing roughly 90 active cases. Adding to the legal landscape, former national‑security adviser agreed to plead guilty to illegal retention of classified material, a move that could result in a fine and up to five years’ imprisonment.