Midday Brief
Aug 21 · 12:00 PM EDT
Stocks are modestly higher with strength in materials, healthcare, and consumer discretionary sectors, supported by a sharp drop in volatility and a rebound in gold amid debt concerns and a weaker dollar. Oil's second weekly gain contrasts with declines in energy shares, reflecting rising US pressure on Iran.
Market Snapshot›
| Index | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,690.67 | +0.65% |
| Dow Jones | 53,206.24 | +0.85% |
| Nasdaq | 26,237.11 | +0.65% |
| Russell 2000 | 3,013.77 | +0.71% |
| VIX | 15.33 | -4.25% |
Sentiment:Greed (56)-8 from last week
Sector Performance
Leaders
Materials+2.41%
Healthcare+1.66%
Cons. Disc.+1.20%
Laggards
Utilities-1.31%
Real Estate+0.01%
Energy+0.02%
Cross-Asset Moves
10Y Yield
4.73%
+0.03
Gold
$4,665.30
+3.30%
Oil (WTI)
$86.81
-1.16%
Bitcoin
$77,178.83
+5.68%
USD Index
98.83
-0.07%
HYG
$79.59
+0.04%
Current Headlines
- Oil set for second weekly gain as US ramps up pressure on IranReuters
- Here are the top 10 things we're watching in the stock market FridayCNBC
- Wall Street's existential crisis over perpetual futures — the 24/7 security on steroids — just got urgentCNBC
- Gold rebounds as bond jitters, debt fears and weaker dollar revive bullion demandCNBC
Focus will be on the latest market developments highlighted in the top 10 things to watch today, alongside any updates on Wall Street's debate over perpetual futures.
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