Midday Brief
Jun 22 · 12:00 PM EDT
Markets show a mixed picture at midday with defensive sectors holding up amid rising fear and volatility, while tech-heavy Nasdaq lags as AI-focused hyperscalers remain out of favor. The authorization of Iranian oil sales adds complexity to energy sentiment, reflected in weaker oil prices.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,474.49 | -0.35% |
| Dow Jones | 51,765.31 | +0.39% |
| Nasdaq | 26,213.84 | -1.15% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,000.94 | +0.71% |
| VIX | 17.27 | +5.30% |
Sentiment:Fear (36)-6 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Healthcare+0.58%
Financials+0.55%
Industrials+0.53%
Laggards
Comm. Svc.-2.47%
Cons. Disc.-1.20%
Cons. Staples-0.43%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.50%
+0.05
Gold
$4,188.50
-0.84%
Oil (WTI)
$73.71
-3.77%
Bitcoin
$64,765.42
+2.42%
USD Index
101.00
+0.15%
HYG
$79.93
-0.10%
Current Headlines
- US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace dealReuters
- SpaceX makes bond sale days after record IPO, discloses over $100 billion cash pileCNBC
- The Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market MondayCNBC
- The AI trade has left the hyperscalers in the dust. What will it take for that to change?CNBC
Focus turns to Carnival's earnings report this afternoon for further insight into consumer discretionary trends amid today's cautious market backdrop.
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