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The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.7% as high-flying artificial intelligence and chip stocks faced a significant selloff after recent record highs. Major players including Micron Technology, Intel, and Qualcomm saw sharp declines ranging from 3.7% to 11%. This reversal came as market participants recalibrated growth expectations in the face of persistent inflation and rising interest rate concerns.

Oil prices jumped more than 4%, with crude returning to levels above $100 per barrel following reports of a ceasefire collapse and increased conflict risks in the Middle East. Concerns regarding supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz added significant pressure to global energy markets. These higher energy costs contributed directly to the day's inflationary pressures and broader market volatility.

Bond yields moved sharply upward, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield hitting its highest closing level in a year at 4.462%. The shift reflects growing investor skepticism regarding potential interest rate cuts and an increased probability of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve later this year. This rise in yields provided further headwinds for high-growth equity sectors sensitive to borrowing costs.