SPX · S&P 500
Standard & Poors 500
655.24
▲ +0.75%
▲ 4.88 pts
COMP · NASDAQ
Nasdaq Composite
584.31
▲ +1.24%
▲ 7.16 pts
DJI · DOW JONES
Dow Jones Industrial Avg
465.48
▲ +0.49%
▲ 2.27 pts
RUT · RUSSELL 2000
Small Cap Index
249.56
▲ +0.63%
▲ 1.56 pts
S&P 500 Week
+1.52%
5-day performance
NASDAQ Week
+2.02%
5-day performance
DOW Week
+1.32%
5-day performance
VIX Week
-10.57%
5-day performance
VIX · CBOE Volatility Index
Market Fear Gauge — Above 20 = elevated · Above 30 = extreme fear
24.54
▼ -2.81%
HIGH VOLATILITY (20-30)
0–12 Calm
12–20 Normal
20–30 High
30+ Fear
Fear & Greed Index
8/100
Extreme Fear
Same source as dashboard · Worker
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⚡ Energy
XLE
🏥 Health Care
XLV
🛒 Consumer Staples
XLP
💡 Utilities
XLU
⚗️ Materials
XLB
🏠 Real Estate
XLRE
🏦 Financials
XLF
🏭 Industrials
XLI
🛍️ Consumer Disc.
XLY
💻 Technology
XLK
📡 Communication
XLC
🔬 Semiconductors
SOXX
US02Y
2-Year Treasury Yield
3.790%
—
Short-term policy-sensitive yield benchmark.
US10Y — KEY
10-Year Treasury Yield
4.300%
+0.00%
Core long-end benchmark for growth and inflation expectations.
TLT / 30Y
Long Treasury ETF (TLT)
$86.260
-0.50%
TLT ETF (long-duration Treasury fund). Fund price is not the same as the 30-year constant-maturity Treasury yield.
10Y–2Y SPREAD
Yield Curve (FRED)
0.51%
10Y minus 2Y term spread.
An inverted (negative) spread is often cited as a late-cycle or recession warning signal.
🛢️
Brent Crude Oil
$100.47
▼ -0.68%
🛢️
WTI Crude Oil
$100.47
▼ -0.68%
🥇
Gold Spot
$4,793.00
▲ +2.44%
🥈
Silver Spot
$75.12
▲ +0.27%
💵
Dollar Index (DXY)
112.78
▲ +0.26%
💱
USD / KRW
1,513.00
▲ +0.59%
¥
USD / JPY
158.67
▼ -0.02%
₿
Bitcoin
$68,244.58
▲ +0.03%
📈 Top Gainers Today
SOXX
Semiconductors
XLI
Industrials
XLK
Technology
XLB
Materials
XLV
Health Care
XLY
Consumer Disc
📉 Biggest Decliners
XLE
Energy
XLP
Consumer Staples
XLF
Financials
XLRE
Real Estate
XLC
Communication
XLU
Utilities
🏢 Corporate
Intel announced a major $14.2 billion fabrication facility buyback, driving the stock higher and boosting the entire semiconductor sector by 3.01%. This massive capital allocation signals Intel's commitment to strengthening its manufacturing capabilities amid global chip competition.
📰 MarketWatch · April 01, 2026
🏢 Corporate
Micron shares surged as the memory chip maker benefited from improving demand trends and positive analyst sentiment. The rally contributed significantly to the broader semiconductor sector's 3% gain today.
📰 CNBC · April 01, 2026
🏢 Corporate
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering that could become the largest in history. The move signals Elon Musk's space venture is preparing for public markets, potentially unlocking massive value for investors.
📰 Bloomberg · April 01, 2026
⚠️ Geopolitics
President Trump is set to deliver a speech on Iran as geopolitical tensions escalate, with Iran's propaganda targeting the administration. Energy markets are closely watching for policy announcements that could impact oil prices and regional stability.
📰 Reuters · April 01, 2026
🔍 Analysis
A Morgan Stanley analyst issued an urgent message regarding S&P 500 positioning, though markets largely ignored the warning as indices continued climbing. The alert suggests potential caution despite today's bullish momentum.
📰 MarketWatch · April 01, 2026
🏢 Corporate
Tesla is positioned to regain its electric vehicle leadership as the stock rallies alongside broader tech gains. The company appears to be recovering market share in the competitive EV landscape.
📰 CNBC · April 01, 2026
FED RATE
Effective Federal Funds
3.64%
Source: FRED · MACRO_BASE.FED_RATE
FRED
CPI YoY
Consumer Price Index
2.43%
Inflation remains above the 2% target (reference)
Source: FRED · MACRO_BASE.CPI_YOY
Core PCE YoY
PCE ex food & energy
128.39%
Fed-preferred inflation gauge remains elevated (reference)
Source: FRED · MACRO_INDEX.INFLATION.CORE_PCE_YOY
UNEMPLOYMENT
US Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Source: FRED · MACRO_BASE.UNEMPLOYMENT
FRED
9🧠 Today's Market Summary — AI Generated
📝 INVESTFLOW AI Daily Brief — April 01, 2026
Markets posted solid gains with the S&P 500 reaching 655.24 (+0.75%) and Nasdaq leading at 584.31 (+1.24%), driven by a powerful technology and semiconductor rally. The VIX dropped 2.81% to 24.54, signaling reduced fear as semiconductors surged 3.01% on Intel's massive $14.2B fab buyback announcement and Micron's strong performance. Energy was the notable laggard at -3.74% as Brent crude slipped to $100.47, while defensive sectors showed mixed performance. Gold's 2.44% jump to $4,793 suggests underlying inflation concerns persist despite the risk-on sentiment. The dollar strengthened to 112.78 as geopolitical tensions around Trump's Iran speech and various policy developments create a complex backdrop for continued gains.
10📅 Tomorrow's Watch List
🔔 Economic Events & Catalysts
- March employment data release and unemployment rate
- Fed officials' speeches on monetary policy outlook
- Q1 earnings season kickoff with major bank reports
- Iran-US diplomatic developments following Trump speech
- Semiconductor sector earnings guidance updates
🎯 Technical Levels to Watch
- S&P 500 resistance at 660 psychological level
- Nasdaq 590 breakout target after today's momentum
- VIX support at 24 indicating sustained risk appetite
- Gold $4,800 resistance as inflation hedge demand peaks
- Dollar Index 113 resistance affecting emerging markets
📎Data Sources