Stock Market Update Thursday May 9, 2024 Equity bulls continued to dominate in another session characterized by light trading volume. The S&P 500 index added 0.6%, closing in proximity to its late-March highs. This price movement suggests continued investor confidence.

Fixed income markets also saw dovish signals, with Treasury yields edging lower across the maturity spectrum. The decrease of 3-4 basis points across the yield curve indicates a preference for fixed income investments, potentially due to a risk-off sentiment or anticipation of lower interest rates in the future.

Commodities also advanced, with WTI crude oil prices climbing towards $80 per barrel. This suggests a tightening supply-demand balance in the oil market.  Precious metals also rose, with gold surging to $2,345 per ounce, which could be seen as a haven trade by investors seeking to hedge against potential market volatility.

Bitcoin continued its recent strong performance, appreciating 2% to reach $62,400. This rally indicates continued investor interest in cryptocurrencies.

Finally, the VIX volatility index settled at a multi-month low, dipping below 13. This suggests low volatility expectations in the market, which is often associated with bullish sentiment.