Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Bond Yields Jump on Inflation Fears

U.S. equities sold off on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 1.24%, the Dow down 1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 down 1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures fell 1.26%, signaling continued risk-off positioning across broad market indices and futures. The move is negative for sentiment but appears to be a market-wide trading session rather than news-driven fundamentals.

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U.S. equities sold off on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 1.24%, the Dow down 1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 down 1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures fell 1.26%, signaling continued risk-off positioning across broad market indices and futures. The move is negative for sentiment but appears to be a market-wide trading session rather than news-driven fundamentals.