Stock Market Update Friday May 30, 2025

Stock Market Update Friday May 30, 2025 Equity Markets:A late-session rally largely offset earlier declines, capping off a robust performance for equities in May. Markets opened on a defensive footing amid renewed geopolitical tensions, as uncertainty surrounding the finalization of trade agreements was compounded by allegations that China had "totally violated" the terms of the negotiation pause. Despite the shaky start, dip-buying activity reemerged, allowing the S&P 500 to recover from a nearly 1% intraday drawdown and close the session essentially unchanged. For the month, the index posted an impressive +6.3% gain—its strongest May performance since 1990.

Major Index Performance (Daily):

• S&P 500 (SPX): -0.0%

• NASDAQ-100 (QQQ): -0.1%

• Russell 2000 (IWM): -0.4%

Away From Stocks: Fixed Income & Commodities:In the bond market, modest bull steepening was observed, with the 2-year Treasury yield falling 3 basis points to 3.89%, while the 30-year yield remained anchored at 4.92%. This suggests a mild increase in demand for shorter-dated securities amid lingering macroeconomic concerns. Commodities remained relatively stable, with WTI crude holding steady at $61 per barrel, and gold easing to $3,291 per ounce, reflecting a slight cooling in safe-haven demand. Digital Assets & Volatility:Bitcoin continued to face downside pressure, slipping to $104,400, indicative of a cautious risk appetite in the crypto space. Meanwhile, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) ticked below 19, signaling moderating investor anxiety as equities closed out a strong month.

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