Stock Market Update Wednesday May 13, 2026
- May 13
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Stock Market Update Wednesday May 13, 2026 Another blistering inflation print failed to derail risk appetite, as the S&P 500 shrugged off a 6% year-over-year rise in April PPI and advanced 0.6% to fresh record territory, extending its rally since March 30 to 17.5% amid persistent momentum buying and resilient investor positioning.
Away From Stocks: Treasury complex was mixed, with front-end yields easing modestly as the 2-year note slipped to 3.98% from Tuesday’s 4.00%, while the long bond held steady at 5.03%. In commodities, WTI crude softened to around $101 a barrel, while gold traded sideways at $4,691 per ounce. Digital assets lost some traction, with bitcoin falling back below $80,000, and equity volatility remained subdued as the VIX closed just under 18.
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