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US stock markets retreated notably last week as robust employment figures sparked a jump in bond yields and fresh worries about delayed monetary easing, ending a string of advances.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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The S&P 500 slipped from roughly 7,580 on the prior Friday to close at 7,383.74, recording a weekly loss of about 2.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eased from near 51,000 levels to 50,866.78, finishing modestly lower by around 0.3%. The Nasdaq Composite posted the largest decline, falling from about 26,973 to 25,709.43 for a drop of roughly 4.7%, with technology and chip stocks leading the selloff.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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International equities, tracked via the VXUS ETF, followed suit with weakness. The fund moved from around 86.25 area to close at 83.03, equating to a weekly decline of approximately 3.7% as global sentiment turned more cautious.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The bond market saw higher yields, with the 10-year Treasury rate climbing from 4.45% on May 29 to 4.55% by June 5, an increase of 10 basis points after the stronger-than-forecast May jobs report tempered hopes for imminent Fed cuts. Bitcoin faced sharp pressure, tumbling from the low-73,000 range late May to near 60,900, a weekly slide exceeding 16%. Gold also gave back ground, declining from over 4,500\/oz toward about 4,330\/oz for a roughly 4% weekly loss amid rising yields and a firmer dollar.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In summary, risk assets corrected after recent strength, with growth-oriented names hit hardest by shifting policy expectations; participants now turn their focus to upcoming inflation readings and central bank commentary for fresh cues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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