TECH STOCKS FACE MAJOR SELL-OFF AS MARKET ENTERS SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR

The global stock markets kicked off the second half of the year with a dramatic shift, as a sharp decline hit high-flying technology shares. Financial analysts are debating whether this correction marks the bursting of a prolonged tech bubble or simply a heavy bout of profit-taking. The cooling of the tech sector has temporarily eased pressure on bond yields, giving investors a moment to reassess their portfolios for the remainder of the year.