Markets looked calmer on the surface, but the message underneath was mixed: oil fell sharply, Bitcoin edged higher, the VIX eased, and the S&P 500 stayed under pressure as investors weighed bond yields, inflation risk, and Iran headlines.
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Stock Market Today (May 20, 2026): S&P 500 Slips as Oil Falls, Bonds Stay in Focus, and Iran Risk Eases
Stock market today: S&P 500 softens, WTI oil drops nearly 6%, Treasury yields remain central, Bitcoin edges higher, and Iran headlines shape the market mood.
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