How it’s computed: half price, half fear. Price: the three indices’ average move (-1.37%), 25 points per 1% from 50. Fear: the VIX (19.0) as 50 − 4 × (VIX − 20). Averaged, capped 0–100.
The Call
Magnificent Seven stumbles as geopolitical tensions weigh on markets.
META leads declines at -7.1%. NVDA and AMZN both -4.3%. MSFT holds best, down just -1.7%.
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Nvidia's CEO told CNBC demand for neocloud firms is strong but scarce capital is holding back growth, and discussed a $10 billion investment in European start-ups.
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Trade
Carney says Trump's tariffs have raised costs for Americans
Canada's prime minister said U.S. tariffs drove up costs for American families and upended a decades-old trade relationship, as the U.S. Embassy alleged Canadian interference.
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Sen. Ted Cruz plans a post-midterm bill barring prediction markets from offering gambling-related contracts, including sports, without state or tribal approval.
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