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.
Nasdaq records largest decline since April 2025 led by chip sector selloff
by Riddra Markets Desk · 6 June 2026
Updated 6 Jun 2026, 1:54 pm
The sharp Nasdaq decline highlights investor concerns in the tech and semiconductor sectors.