India, June 5 -- US stocks traded sharply lower on Friday, June 5, 2026, after stronger-than-expected employment data reignited concerns that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer than previously anticipated. Investors reacted by selling technology and semiconductor stocks, pushing major indices into the red and strengthening the US dollar.

Dow Jones Falls as Investors Reassess Fed Policy Outlook

The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved lower as investors digested fresh labor market data showing continued resilience in the US economy. While strong job growth is generally viewed as a positive economic signal, it has also reduced expectations for near-term interest-rate cuts.

Higher interest rates tend to increase...