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Market snapshot: S&P 500, Nasdaq, VIX and Treasury yields

The same verified index data Ticker-Terminal uses inside the app, published free every day — index levels, volatility, the yield picture, and a short brief on what is actually moving.

Last verified data: Sep 11, 9:16 PM UTC

Today's levels

S&P 500

7656.98

+0.86%

Source: FMP · Sep 11, 8:46 PM UTC

Nasdaq Composite

26333.03

+0.96%

Source: FMP · Sep 11, 9:16 PM UTC

Dow Jones Industrial Average

52573.29

+0.98%

Source: FMP · Sep 11, 8:46 PM UTC

CBOE Volatility Index

15.84

-11.21%

Source: FMP · Sep 11, 8:15 PM UTC

10-Year Treasury Yield

4.960%

+0.20%

Source: FMP · Sep 11, 9:00 PM UTC

Market Brief

U.S. equities closed broadly higher to start the week, led by a 0.98% advance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and robust performance across the Technology and Industrials sectors. Despite the rally, the 10-Year Treasury Yield climbed to 4.960%, while the VIX signaled a significant reduction in near-term hedging activity by falling 11.21%.

What to watch

Market participants remain focused on the interplay between rising yields and equity valuations, with the S&P 500's resilience tested as the 10-Year Treasury Yield moves toward 5.00%. High-growth sectors are expected to drive near-term volatility as technical levels on the Nasdaq Composite are re-evaluated.

  • Monitoring the 10-Year Treasury Yield as it approaches the critical 5.00% psychological threshold.
  • Analysis of the Nasdaq Composite's momentum following today's 0.96% gain led by the Technology sector.
  • Assessment of the VIX retreat below 16.00 to determine if the decline in volatility suggests a sustained shift in risk appetite.

Leading sectors

  • Technology (+1.32%)
  • Industrials (+1.07%)
  • Communications (+0.99%)

Lagging sectors

  • Utilities (-0.31%)
  • Healthcare (-0.18%)
  • Energy (+0.32%)

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