Midday Brief
Sep 17 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets are showing broad strength with technology, consumer discretionary, and materials sectors leading gains amid a sharp drop in volatility, reflecting easing market fears. The Bank of England's stance against following the Fed's rate hikes adds a notable backdrop to the session.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,636.23 | +1.12% |
| Dow Jones | 51,819.12 | +0.69% |
| Nasdaq | 26,401.50 | +1.63% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,892.50 | +1.18% |
| VIX | 15.69 | -11.41% |
Sentiment:Fear (30)-2 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Technology+2.29%
Cons. Disc.+1.55%
Materials+0.87%
Laggards
Comm. Svc.-0.31%
Cons. Staples-0.02%
Energy0.00%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.94%
-0.06
Gold
$4,406.50
+0.43%
Oil (WTI)
$101.12
-1.28%
Bitcoin
$76,676.42
+0.69%
USD Index
100.23
-0.08%
HYG
$78.68
+0.34%
Current Headlines
Focus will be on the top market watchers' insights for Thursday and any developments related to geopolitical tensions in Iran and Afghanistan that could influence sentiment further.
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