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FromBenchmarkDaily <news@benchmarkdaily.com>
Toyou@example.com
SubjectSPY −1.74% · AGG +0.22% · GLD +1.14% — Your 8:00 AM Recap
BenchmarkDaily
Monday, March 31, 2026 8:00 AM Edition Yesterday's recap
Good morning.
Equities closed sharply lower on Friday as oil prices surged and geopolitical tensions remained elevated — bonds and gold held firm as safe-haven demand picked up late in the session.
SPYS&P 500 ETF · Domestic Equities
−1.74% Friday close
SPY closed at $647.71, its fourth consecutive weekly decline, dragged lower by a broad risk-off move driven by rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
Technology was the hardest-hit sector — Meta fell 7%, AMD dropped 6.4%, and Micron slid 5.5% after Google unveiled a memory-efficient model that rattled chip demand expectations.
Watch for any diplomatic developments over the weekend that could set the tone for Monday's open.
QQQNasdaq 100 · Domestic Equities
−2.38% Friday close
QQQ closed at $484.22, officially entering correction territory — down more than 10% from its October 2025 record high of $540.46.
Semiconductors and large-cap tech bore the brunt of selling pressure as investors rotated out of high-multiple growth names into defensive sectors.
AGGUS Agg Bond · Fixed Income
+0.22% Friday close
AGG edged up 0.22% as flight-to-quality demand offset modest pressure from the 10-year yield rising to 4.42% — a lackluster Treasury auction added to rate volatility mid-session.
The OECD revised its 2026 US inflation forecast to 4.2% — well above the Fed's own estimate of 2.7% — keeping rate cut expectations subdued.
GLDGold · Alternative Investments
+1.14% Friday close
GLD advanced 1.14% to $442.63, extending its run as the leading geopolitical hedge as equities sold off and the dollar weakened late in the session.
Gold is now up 18.3% year-to-date, outperforming every major equity index.
USOCrude Oil · Alternative Investments
+4.61% Friday close
USO surged 4.61% as WTI crude climbed to $94.48 and Brent settled at $108 — the US warned of potential escalation as the five-day strike pause neared expiration Saturday.
Energy remains the only positive S&P 500 sector since the conflict began, up 5.9%, as supply disruption fears keep a floor under prices.
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Economic Indicators
30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 6.87% — unchanged from the prior week as Treasury yields stabilized following the FOMC statement.
CPI came in at 3.1% year-over-year in February, down from 3.4% — core CPI excluding food and energy printed at 3.8%, still above the Fed's 2% target.
The VIX closed Friday at 27.4, its highest level since October, reflecting elevated investor anxiety heading into the weekend.
BenchmarkDaily is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Monday, March 31, 2026 1:00 PM Edition Midday update
Good afternoon.
Markets are extending this morning's losses at midday — equities remain under pressure while gold and oil continue to move higher as diplomacy stalls.
SPYS&P 500 ETF · Domestic Equities
−0.82% intraday
SPY is down 0.82% at $641.40 as of 12:45 PM ET, holding just above session lows as buyers have been unable to mount a meaningful defense at the 200-day moving average.
Breadth is weak — roughly 380 of 503 S&P components are trading lower, with energy the only sector in positive territory.
QQQNasdaq 100 · Domestic Equities
−1.12% intraday
QQQ continues to lead to the downside, now down 1.12% as mega-cap tech names — Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft — all trade in the red.
Options markets are pricing elevated volatility through the week, with the VIX trading above 29 for the third consecutive session.
AGGUS Agg Bond · Fixed Income
+0.14% intraday
AGG is up a modest 0.14% as bond demand remains firm but the 10-year yield has crept back to 4.44%, limiting the rally in longer-duration holdings.
Fed Chair remarks at noon reiterated patience on rate cuts — markets now price just one 25bp cut in 2026.
GLDGold · Alternative Investments
+0.68% intraday
GLD is adding another 0.68% midday, now trading at $445.64, as fresh reports of stalled ceasefire talks sent safe-haven demand higher through the morning session.
Spot gold briefly crossed $2,450/oz for the first time since January — a level analysts note as significant near-term resistance.
USOCrude Oil · Alternative Investments
+1.88% intraday
USO is up another 1.88% at midday as WTI crude pushes toward $96 — traders are pricing in a significant risk premium ahead of this week's OPEC+ meeting.
Goldman Sachs raised their 3-month Brent target to $115 this morning, citing sustained supply disruption risk.
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Economic Indicators
The 10-year Treasury yield is at 4.44% midday, up 2bps from this morning's open — Fed speakers have been consistent in messaging patience on rate cuts.
The VIX is trading at 29.1 at midday, above the psychologically significant 28 level that historically signals heightened institutional hedging activity.
BenchmarkDaily is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
FromBenchmarkDaily <news@benchmarkdaily.com>
Toyou@example.com
SubjectWeek in review: SPY −3.2% · GLD +4.1% · USO +9.8% — Monday Brief
BenchmarkDaily
Monday, March 31, 2026 8:00 AM Edition Weekly review
Good morning — week in review.
Last week was defined by rising oil prices and equity market pressure — here's how each of your benchmarks performed across the full five trading days, and what to watch heading into this week.
SPYS&P 500 ETF · Domestic Equities
−3.20% last weekMon $669.18 → Fri $647.71
SPY fell 3.20% across the week — its fourth consecutive weekly decline — as escalating oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty drove a broad equity selloff.
The index is now down 7.1% from its January high and has broken below its 200-day moving average, a closely watched technical level.
This week's key catalyst: any ceasefire development could trigger a sharp relief rally; a breakdown in talks could accelerate selling pressure.
QQQNasdaq 100 · Domestic Equities
−4.85% last weekMon $508.82 → Fri $484.22
QQQ underperformed the broader market for the fourth straight week, falling 4.85% as investors rotated out of high-multiple technology names.
Friday's close put QQQ officially in correction territory — down 10.4% from its October 2025 high — with key support now at the $475 level.
AGGUS Agg Bond · Fixed Income
−0.41% last weekMon $96.84 → Fri $96.44
AGG declined modestly as the 10-year Treasury yield rose from 4.31% to 4.42% over the week, pressuring longer-duration holdings.
Short-duration bonds outperformed, with the 2-year yield relatively stable, suggesting markets are not yet pricing a significant Fed policy shift.
This week: Wednesday's Fed minutes and Friday's jobs report are the key data points for bond markets.
GLDGold · Alternative Investments
+4.10% last weekMon $425.28 → Fri $442.63
GLD was the standout performer last week, rising 4.10% as geopolitical uncertainty and dollar weakness drove safe-haven demand throughout the week.
Gold is now up 18.3% year-to-date — a clean break above $2,450/oz spot would open the door to $2,500.
USOCrude Oil · Alternative Investments
+9.80% last weekMon $74.21 → Fri $81.49
USO surged 9.80% last week — the strongest weekly gain since March 2022 — as WTI crude climbed from $86 to $94.48 on Middle East supply disruption fears.
Energy was the only positive S&P 500 sector for the week, up 5.9%, with refiners and integrated majors outperforming.
This week: OPEC+ meets Wednesday — any production cut announcement could push WTI toward $100.
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Economic Indicators · Weekly Summary
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.91% for the week, up 4bps from the prior week, as 10-year Treasury yields rose on inflation concerns.
The Federal Funds Rate held at 4.25%–4.50% — Fed officials signaled no cuts likely before at least Q3 given persistent core inflation above 3%.
Weekly jobless claims came in at 218,000, slightly below the 225,000 consensus, suggesting the labor market remains resilient despite equity volatility.
BenchmarkDaily is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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