The US S&P 500 is arguably the most influential share market index in the world. Trends in the S&P 500 (.SPX) affect global sentiment. This means that the outlook for the SPX is important to every investor around the globe, not just investors in the USA. As the US election approaches, analysis points to a rise in uncertainty, and potential disruption for stock markets.
The chart below shows the VIX, or Volatility Index. Also referred to as the...

By the end of the day, the market had regained some ground lost when the FOMC released less promising inflation predictions for 2025 after cutting rates on Wednesday.
At the closing bell 4 pm ET, the S&P 500 climbed 1.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.52%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 1.21%.
MACRO
In macro, Personal Consumption Expenditure numbers came in lower than expected, 2.4% vs 2.5%, but trending higher...