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Thursday, May 29, 2026
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The real story was the bond market. The 10-year yield dropped nearly half a percent, and that single move did most of the heavy lifting. Tech led because falling yields make future earnings look more valuable — the whole game for growth stocks. Gold quietly hit a new level while Bitcoin slipped, an interesting divergence worth watching.

VIX
15.74
Calm
10Y Yield
4.45%
−0.58%
BTC RSI (14d)
66.4
Neutral
ETH RSI (14d)
53.8
Neutral
Markets
S&P 500 ▲ +0.83%
5,611.85 Breadth improved as rate-cut hopes returned. Defensives rotated back in.
NASDAQ ▲ +1.26%
17,843.92 Semis led the recovery. Falling yields make future earnings look more valuable.
Bitcoin ▼ −0.30%
$75,937.91 Stalled below $79K resistance. Volume at a 3-year low — thin ice. RSI 66.4, neutral.