Closed · opens Mon 9:30 AM ET
The Marked Chart Wire · Markets
Inflation
US equity contracts fell as September core consumer prices climbed 0.3%, surpassing the 0.2% forecast. The annual core CPI rate reached 2.6%, fueling expectations that borrowing costs will stay elevated.
Market Sentiment
The Fear and Greed Index sits at 20 out of 100, signaling extreme fear in U.S. stocks. Market breadth is recovering from early October lows, though the S&P 500 momentum has weakened and junk-bond spreads have widened.
SPY
The S&P 500 ETF climbs toward a resistance point at $767.12 following a dip to $764.55. Options positioning shows a call wall at $770 and a put wall at $765.
Futures
S&P 500 futures show a bullish imbalance of 13.6 million contracts, while the Dow 30 and Nasdaq 100 show bearish imbalances of 19.4 million and 6.2 million. The Magnificent Seven group shows a bullish imbalance of 5.4 million.
AI Spending
Tech stocks declined as investors questioned the return on artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, marking the index's weakest session in four months.
Markets
Investors are shifting capital away from artificial intelligence equities toward defensive holdings amid concerns about funding sustainability.
Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway stock has recovered all losses following Warren Buffett's 2025 announcement of his CEO departure, hitting record levels after nearly 18 months.
Fast headlines, summarized. Not verified and not advice. Check the full story before you act.