US Stock and Bond Market Outlook: Factors Affecting Performance Amid Inflation and US Economic Data
US stock indices closed lower yesterday for the third consecutive day, with the S&P 500 (-0.087%) and Nasdaq 100 (-0.47%) ending in the red. On the other hand, the Dow Jones index ended a 10-session losing streak, recording a slight gain of 0.036%. Despite this, these indices are still up since the beginning of the year, with the S&P 500 up 24%, the Nasdaq 100 up 27%, and the Dow up 12%.
US stock markets are experiencing sharp fluctuations, with the VIX rising to 28.32 points two days ago, its highest level since August 8, 2024, before declining and hovering around the 24 level.
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