US stocks, particularly the S&P 500, edged higher with a 1.5% increase, reaching a 6% rise for May. Nvidia's strong earnings drove gains despite geopolitical tensions affecting the tech sector. Bond yields fluctuated as trade uncertainties persisted, and oil prices declined amid complex market factors. Economic data indicated cautious consumer behavior with minor GDP and inflation adjustments, and a slight drop in home prices.

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