Tuesday, 5 May 2026

New historic high

US equity indexes closed broadly higher, SPX +58pts (0.8%) at 7259. Nasdaq comp' +1.0%. Dow +0.7%. The Transports settled +2.1%. R2K +1.7%

SPX – daily


VIX – daily



Summary

US equities saw broad upside, the SPX printing a new hist' high of 7273, and settling at 7259. 

Volatility cooled back, the VIX settling -5.0% to 17.38. 


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