Stock Market Recap for Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The major U.S. stock indexes ended **sharply lower** on Wednesday, **June 10, 2026**, as a scorching **May CPI report** confirmed inflation is now running at its highest level since April 2023, and Trump's vow to hit Iran "very hard" sent stocks tumbling into the close. The **Dow fell below 50,000**, the **VIX surged above 22**, and Gold suffered its worst single day in weeks. It was the ugliest session since Friday's jobs shock. The **S&P 500** dropped **1.62%** (-119.66 pts) to **7,266.99.** The **Dow** plunged **1.87%** (-953.33 pts) to **49,918.78**, falling back below 50,000. The **Nasdaq** shed **1.98%** (-509.32 pts) to **25,169.50.** The **Russell 2000** fell **1.10%** (-31.55 pts) to **2,835.47.** The **VIX** surged **12.32%** to **22.32**, its highest level since March. **Gold** cratered **4.34%** to **$4,100.40**, falling below the key $4,200 level for the first time in months. **Brent Crude Oil** jumped **2.04%** to **$93.32/barrel.**