Midday Brief
Jul 13 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are showing cautious sentiment midday as energy and consumer staples hold up amid rising oil prices, while technology and discretionary sectors lag alongside a surge in volatility. Heightened geopolitical tensions in the Hormuz strait and Jim Cramer's noted market themes add to the cautious tone.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,538.17 | -0.49% |
| Dow Jones | 52,491.12 | -0.28% |
| Nasdaq | 26,004.55 | -1.05% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,962.98 | -0.50% |
| VIX | 16.22 | +7.92% |
Sentiment:Fear (45)+1 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Energy+2.42%
Cons. Staples+0.57%
Comm. Svc.+0.50%
Laggards
Technology-1.70%
Cons. Disc.-0.64%
Industrials-0.61%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.60%
+0.03
Gold
$4,021.50
-2.01%
Oil (WTI)
$74.56
+4.41%
Bitcoin
$62,555.98
-1.89%
USD Index
101.14
+0.17%
HYG
$79.61
-0.12%
Current Headlines
Focus shifts to Fast's earnings report this afternoon, which could influence sector dynamics given the current risk-off environment.
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