Midday Brief
Jul 17 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are showing cautious sentiment midday as energy, industrials, and utilities hold up against broader declines amid rising volatility and geopolitical concerns. Strong earnings from major financial firms provide some support despite pressure on technology and consumer sectors.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,494.56 | -0.52% |
| Dow Jones | 52,532.66 | -0.04% |
| Nasdaq | 25,611.19 | -1.05% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,957.90 | -0.56% |
| VIX | 18.06 | +7.95% |
Sentiment:Fear (39)-8 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Energy+0.67%
Industrials+0.48%
Utilities+0.32%
Laggards
Comm. Svc.-1.78%
Cons. Disc.-0.92%
Technology-0.53%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.54%
-0.03
Gold
$4,021.30
+0.90%
Oil (WTI)
$80.66
+2.17%
Bitcoin
$63,403.17
-0.61%
USD Index
100.75
+0.02%
HYG
$79.78
-0.03%
BMO Earnings Today
Current Headlines
- California's billionaire tax: What's at risk for the biggest state economy in AmericaCNBC
- Iranians suffer new uncertainty and anxiety as US steps up attacksReuters
- The Club's 10 things to watch in the stock market FridayCNBC
- Obscure volatility measure points to a 'Magnificent Seven’ earnings breakoutCNBC
- Inside the Chinese fraud rings stealing billions from banks and retailersCNBC
Focus will be on afternoon updates from financials and any market reaction to ongoing geopolitical tensions and California's billionaire tax developments.
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