📊 Daily Market Pulse

Generated May 11, 2026 9:50 AM ET

Market Open

⚠ Market Alert
Crude oil fell 3.0% today, likely reflecting renewed concerns about global demand growth amid mixed economic signals and a strengthening U.S. dollar that makes oil more expensive for foreign buyers. This decline is significant for energy stocks and inflation-sensitive sectors, as sustained lower oil prices could ease near-term fuel costs but may also signal weakening economic momentum ahead.
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Markets edged higher in modest gains, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all posting small advances in a neutral sentiment environment. Crude oil sold off sharply, declining over 3% to $96.92, signaling demand concerns or easing geopolitical tensions. The VIX holds steady at 18.27 while the Fear & Greed Index sits at neutral, suggesting investors remain cautious but not overly stressed.

Watch today: Monitor crude's next support level and watch for any demand-side signals from economic data, as the sharp oil decline could indicate shifting growth expectations that may weigh on energy stocks and broader market momentum.

📈 US Markets
Dow Jones (^DJI) $49,657.42 (+57.12, +0.12%)
S&P 500 (^GSPC) $7,412.77 (+15.34, +0.21%)
Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) $29,276.75 (+41.76, +0.14%)
Russell 2000 (^RUT) $2,871.89 (+10.94, +0.38%)
⚡ Volatility
VIX 18.27 (+1.09, +6.34%)
💎 Magnificent 7
Apple (AAPL) $290.50 (-3.36, -1.14%)
Microsoft (MSFT) $408.68 (-6.41, -1.55%)
Amazon (AMZN) $273.18 (+0.48, +0.18%)
Alphabet (GOOGL) $396.55 (-3.01, -0.75%)
Meta (META) $600.84 (-8.69, -1.42%)
Tesla (TSLA) $421.85 (-6.13, -1.43%)
Nvidia (NVDA) $220.42 (+5.37, +2.50%)
🪙 Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin (BTC) $80,994.00 (+0.05% 24h)
Ethereum (ETH) $2,322.34 (-0.28% 24h)
Solana (SOL) $95.28 (+1.57% 24h)
Ripple (XRP) $1.46 (+2.00% 24h)
Cardano (ADA) $0.28 (+2.33% 24h)
Fear & Greed 48 – Neutral
⛽ Energy
US Avg Gas (regular) $4.452/gal EIA week ending 2026-05-04
US Avg Diesel $5.640/gal EIA week ending 2026-05-04
Crude Oil (WTI) $96.92 (-3.02, -3.02%)
🥇 Metals
Gold (GC=F) $4,746.40 (+59.40, +1.27%)
Silver (SI=F) $86.32 (+5.12, +6.31%)
💱 Currencies
USD/JPY ¥157.01 (+0.39, +0.25%)
EUR/USD 1.1790 (+0.00, +0.00%)
🏦 Bonds & Interest Rates
US 2-Year Treasury 3.595% (+0.000, +0.00%)
US 10-Year Treasury 4.382% (+0.018, +0.41%)
30-Year Mortgage Rate 6.37% (+1.11pp MoM)Freddie Mac weekly average
🛒 Consumer Prices
Eggs, Grade A Large $2.35/doz (-6.08% MoM)BLS monthly · latest: 2026-03-01
Milk, whole $4.07/gal (+1.02% MoM)BLS monthly · latest: 2026-03-01
CPI – Shelter (+2.85% YoY) Rent & housing costs · 2026-03-01
📉 Macro Economy
Real GDP Growth (+2.00% QoQ ann.) BEA quarterly · 2026-01-01
CPI – All Items (+3.32% YoY) Headline inflation · 2026-03-01
US National Debt $38.93T (+12.8B DoD)US Treasury · as of 2026-05-07