Stocks dropped during the week amidst rising yields and oil prices. Investors will watch for more economic data updates in the coming week.
Stocks
Markets started the week on a strong footing, with major indexes climbing to fresh all-time highs on Monday. The S&P 500 gained roughly 0.3%, while the Nasdaq rose about 0.4%, as strength in AI names pushed stocks higher. That momentum held into Tuesday, with stocks stabilizing near record levels as investors digested earnings news and the latest developments regarding the conflict in Iran. However, sentiment shifted midweek. On Wednesday, stocks pulled back sharply, driven in part by rising Treasury yields and a rebound in oil prices, both of which reignited concerns about inflation and how the Fed might operate going forward. Tech stocks, which had led the rally in prior weeks, were among the biggest laggards during the pullback, as investors took profits and reassessed valuations amid the volatility. On Thursday, markets were mixed. Health care and financial stocks pushed higher, while the Nasdaq lagged following weakness in semiconductor stocks, driven by disappointing earnings. But on Friday, stronger-than-expected jobs data pushed yields higher and dragged stocks down, with major chip stocks taking a hit. Overall, health services, distribution services, and energy minerals were among the top performers during the week, while consumer durables, non-energy minerals, and communications lagged.
Bonds
Throughout the week, US Treasury yields primarily reacted to updates regarding macro data and developments out of the Middle East. Yields pushed higher early in the week, with the US 10-year approaching the 4.5% level as stronger economic data and rising oil prices reinforced concerns that inflation could remain elevated. The upward pressure was particularly noticeable on Wednesday, driven by ongoing sensitivity regarding how the Fed might handle interest rates going forward. Later in the week, yields saw some modest relief, drifting slightly lower as oil prices pulled back and investors rotated into safer assets. But on Friday they jumped, with the 10-year topping 4.53% following stronger-than-expected jobs data. Investors are eyeing the possibility of additional tightening of interest rates later this year.
Oil
Oil prices were watched closely this week as they reacted to new headlines regarding the Middle East. Prices surged at the start of the week after new uncertainties regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The news helped lift West Texas Intermediate crude above $92 per barrel, while Brent climbed toward $95. Midweek, prices moved even higher as geopolitical tensions escalated, with new military activity in the region fueling concerns about supply disruptions. WTI briefly pushed into the mid-$90s, reinforcing inflation fears and putting pressure on both stocks and bonds. However, toward the end of the week, oil prices eased somewhat on renewed hopes of a ceasefire.
Gold
Despite the volatility in other markets, gold mostly traded within its larger May range during the week. In general, its price action somewhat mimicked that of stocks, falling on Wednesday in light of rising yields and oil prices, before bouncing on Thursday as new hopes for a resolution regarding the conflict in the Middle East hit the market. Zooming out a bit, gold prices are overall still trading within a range it made in April.
Crypto
It got ugly for crypto this week as bitcoin plunged, briefly trading below $62,000. Altcoins followed in kind. The drops came as the market digested new uncertainties regarding when (or even if) the crypto-friendly CLARITY Act might be passed. The industry has long awaited legislation that will establish clear guidelines for crypto operations in the US, and the hope for the last year or so has been that the CLARITY Act would fulfill that role. But its future is looking increasingly murky. Elsewhere, a large holder of bitcoin announced a sale of a portion of their holdings, triggering further bearish sentiment in the market.
| Past week | Year-to-date | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | –2.6% | 7.8% | 54.9% |
| Oil (WTI crude) | 2.8% | 57.2% | 86.9% |
| Gold (New York) | –4.9% | –0.1% | 128.1% |
| Bitcoin | –18.3% | –31.3% | 107.9% |
Source: Yahoo Finance, as of June 5, 2026.
KEY DATA FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 8
Earnings reports from major tech and retail companies are on deck. The market will also keep a close eye on more economic data for clues regarding inflation.
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International trade in goods and services – Tuesday |
| The J.M. Smucker Company ( |
Existing home sales – Tuesday |
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CPI – Wednesday |
| Oracle ( |
PPI - final demand – Thursday |
| Chewy ( |
Jobless claims – Thursday |
| Adobe ( |
Consumer sentiment – Friday |
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Source: Fidelity.com, as of June 5, 2026.