On June 5, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite index fell sharply by 4.18%, marking its steepest one-day decline since April 2025. This drop was largely driven by significant selling pressure in semiconductor stocks, which weigh heavily on the tech-focused index. Alongside the Nasdaq, the S&P 500 index declined by 2.64%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.35%, signaling a widespread market pullback. The selloff reflects investor caution amid ongoing uncertainties affecting the technology and chip sectors. These movements highlight the sensitivity of major US indices to sector-specific developments and broader economic factors. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 4.18 per cent, marking its steepest one-day decline since April 2025, while the S&P 500 dropped 2.64 per cent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.35 per cent.