United States tech stocks fall amid Iran tensions
PUBLISHED Jun 11, 2026, 7:31 AM ET
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U.S. technology shares fell sharply on Thursday, June 11, 2026, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran rattled financial markets. The S&P 500 declined 1.6 percent to a five-week low, while a key semiconductor index dropped 3.6 percent. The sell-off followed President Donald Trump’s vow to pursue additional military strikes against Iran after overnight attacks undermined a fragile truce and stalled indirect peace talks. U.S. crude oil prices climbed to about $90 per barrel, heightening worries about inflation and potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Large-cap tech and chipmakers, central to the recent AI-driven rally, led the declines.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Overnight attacks Fragile truce in Iran disrupted
- Following the attacks Indirect US-Iran talks stalled
- Following stalled talks Trump threatens further military strikes
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 Tech stocks begin broad sell-off
- Same day S&P 500 drops to five-week low
- Same day Chipmaker gauge falls 3.6 percent
- Same day US crude rises to ninety dollars
- Same day Volatility index jumps amid investor anxiety
News Intelligence
- Your investments could be affected. Tech stocks are a big part of many retirement plans. Also, rising oil prices can increase costs for goods and services. Keep an eye on your portfolio and budget.
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