• S&P 500 Futures

    7,672.75down 1.05%

    As of 2026-10-30 · 6:02 AM ET

  • Nasdaq 100 Futures

    28,865.00down 2.36%

    As of 2026-10-30 · 6:02 AM ET

  • 10-Year Treasury

    4.99%down 5.6 bps

    As of 2026-10-30 · 6:02 AM ET

  • WTI Crude

    $104.13up 2.09%

    As of 2026-10-30 · 6:02 AM ET

  • Dollar Index (DXY)

    101.65down 0.38%

    As of 2026-10-30 · 6:02 AM ET

  • VIX

    18.40up 6.98%

    As of 2026-10-30 · 6:02 AM ET

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