Markets Hold Near Highs Despite Volatility: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Stay Resilient

The market continues to show strength—even as volatility ticked higher and geopolitical noise grew louder. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite remain near record levels, supported by falling bond yields, strong tech earnings, and investor optimism around artificial intelligence.

Despite a brief spike in the VIX and tensions abroad, risk appetite hasn't disappeared. If anything, traders are leaning more cautiously bullish, interpreting recent economic data as evidence that rate cuts are still on the table later this year.

Let’s break down what’s driving this market and where the opportunities may lie over the next 5–10 days.

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