Stock Market Update Friday May 8, 2026
- May 8
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Stock Market Update Friday May 8, 2026 Stocks extended their blistering advance, with the S&P 500 climbing 0.8% and bringing its rebound since March 30 to 17%, underscoring the market’s persistent risk-on momentum.
Away From Stocks: Treasurys caught a bid, with yields declining two to three basis points across the curve. The 2-year and 30-year Treasury yields closed at 3.9% and 4.95%, respectively. In commodities, WTI crude settled at $95 per barrel. Gold, bitcoin, and the VIX were broadly unchanged, ending at $4,700 per ounce, $80,000, and 17, respectively.
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