The broad markets finished the day close to where they began, with macroeconomic news staying on the sidelines and out of mind. Market confidence remained steady with the 10-year Treasury yields slowly increasing and the S&P 500 Volatility Index decreasing, lowering 15% over the past month. The S&P 500 closed the day above 1,400, but a long-term rally is far from certain. Check out the video below for more insight into today's news and market movers.
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