A modest winning streak ended at two after stocks opened lower on more disconcerting data and then basically trended with the leader of the AI revolution during another volatile session. With investors, traders and speculators interpreting mixed signals on economic growth, monetary policy and the potential for a "Fed put," nine of 11 S&P 500 sectors closed in the red.
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) was up the entire session, rising from 20.51 on Monday to as high as 22.57 on Tuesday, before settling at 21.83. Readings above 20 on the VIX indicate heightened volatility and increased uncertainty.
