SPX · S&P 500
Standard & Poors 500
655.83
▲ +0.09%
▲ 0.59 pts
COMP · NASDAQ
Nasdaq Composite
584.98
▲ +0.11%
▲ 0.64 pts
DJI · DOW JONES
Dow Jones Industrial Avg
465.06
▼ -0.09%
▼ 0.42 pts
RUT · RUSSELL 2000
Small Cap Index
251.29
▲ +0.69%
▲ 1.72 pts
S&P 500 Week
+3.36%
5-day performance
NASDAQ Week
+4.44%
5-day performance
DOW Week
+2.96%
5-day performance
VIX Week
-23.12%
5-day performance
VIX · CBOE Volatility Index
Market Fear Gauge — Above 20 = elevated · Above 30 = extreme fear
23.87
▼ -2.73%
HIGH VOLATILITY (20-30)
0–12 Calm
12–20 Normal
20–30 High
30+ Fear
Fear & Greed Index
12/100
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
3.810%
—
Short-term policy-sensitive yield benchmark.
US10Y — KEY
10-Year Treasury Yield
4.330%
+0.00%
Core long-end benchmark for growth and inflation expectations.
TLT / 30Y
Long Treasury ETF (TLT)
$86.790
+0.61%
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)
0.52%
10Y minus 2Y term spread.
An inverted (negative) spread is often cited as a late-cycle or recession warning signal.
🛢️
Brent Crude Oil
$108.96
▲ +7.71%
🥇
Gold Spot
$4,680.00
▼ -2.77%
🥈
Silver Spot
$72.92
▼ -4.15%
💵
Dollar Index (DXY)
100.02
+0.00%
💱
USD / KRW
1,510.00
▼ -0.25%
¥
USD / JPY
159.55
▲ +0.55%
₿
Bitcoin
$66,926.07
▼ -1.74%
📈 Top Gainers Today
XLRE
Real Estate
XLK
Technology
XLP
Consumer Staples
XLU
Utilities
XLE
Energy
XLC
Communication
📉 Biggest Decliners
XLY
Consumer Disc
XLV
Health Care
XLI
Industrials
XLB
Materials
XLF
Financials
SOXX
Semiconductors
⚠️ Geopolitics
Iran and Oman are reportedly drafting protocols to monitor traffic through the Hormuz Strait amid escalating regional tensions. This critical shipping lane handles about 20% of global oil transit, driving Brent crude up 7.71% to $108.96.
📰 IRNA · April 02, 2026
📊 Macro
Amazon announced a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as the Iran conflict pushes up energy prices. The move signals how geopolitical tensions are translating into real business cost pressures across supply chains.
📰 Amazon · April 02, 2026
📊 Macro
The March employment report will be released Friday with markets looking for clues about Fed policy direction. Strong job growth could support hawkish Fed stance while weakness might ease rate concerns.
📰 BLS · April 02, 2026
🏢 Corporate
Nike stock declined sharply after numerous Wall Street analysts cut price targets citing weakening demand trends. The moves reflect broader concerns about consumer discretionary spending in the current environment.
📰 Wall Street · April 02, 2026
🏢 Corporate
Blue Owl Capital shares dropped after the company announced caps on investor redemptions. The move raises concerns about liquidity pressures in alternative asset management amid market volatility.
📰 Company Filing · April 02, 2026
🔍 Analysis
Despite Brent oil surging 7.71% on Iran tensions, equity markets remained relatively stable with the S&P 500 posting modest gains. The VIX decline to 23.87 suggests investors are not panicking over geopolitical risks.
📰 Market Analysis · April 02, 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
3.06%
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 02, 2026
Markets showed mixed performance on April 2nd with the S&P 500 at 655.83 (+0.09%) and Nasdaq at 584.98 (+0.11%) while the Dow slipped to 465.06 (-0.09%). The dominant theme was geopolitical tension as Brent oil spiked 7.71% to $108.96 amid Iran war reports and Hormuz Strait monitoring protocols. Real Estate led sectors with +1.61% gains while Consumer Discretionary lagged at -1.50%, reflecting defensive rotation. The VIX declined 2.73% to 23.87, suggesting contained fear despite oil volatility. Gold fell 2.77% to $4,680 as the dollar held steady at 100.02, with markets awaiting Friday's jobs report for Fed policy direction.
10📅 Tomorrow's Watch List
🔔 Economic Events & Catalysts
- March jobs report release Friday - key Fed policy indicator
- Iran-Oman Hormuz Strait protocol implementation timeline
- Weekly oil inventory data for supply disruption assessment
- Q1 earnings season kickoff next week starting with financials
- Fed speakers commentary on employment and inflation outlook
🎯 Technical Levels to Watch
- S&P 500 support at 650 psychological level
- S&P 500 resistance at 665 recent highs
- Brent oil resistance at $110 conflict premium peak
- VIX support at 22 complacency threshold
- 10-year yield resistance at 4.40% hawkish Fed pricing
📎Data Sources