Retraction withdrawn. On July 3, 2026 we retracted this storyline, saying the US–Iran war it describes had been invented by our drafting process. That was our error. The events were real, and the retraction has been withdrawn. See our corrections log.
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Wall Street Selloff

May 15 – June 3, 2026 Updated Jun 3

Every published chapter of The Fold's coverage of Wall Street Selloff, in one place — oldest to newest, updated as the story develops.

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Wall Street pulls back from records as a bond rout lifts yields

US stocks fell on Friday, retreating from record highs reached a day earlier, as a sell-off in government bonds drove Treasury yields higher. The S&P 500 lost about 1.2 per cent and the Nasdaq fell 1.5 per cent.

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S&P 500 snaps nine-day winning streak as oil and yields climb

The S&P 500 fell 0.74% to 7,553.68, ending a nine-session winning streak as rising oil prices and Treasury yields pressured equities amid the escalating US-Iran conflict. The 10-year yield approached 4.5% and the 30-year neared 5%, stoking concern that elevated inflation could limit the Federal Reserve's room to cut rates.

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