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Stock Market Today (May 22, 2026): S&P 500 Edges Higher as Yields Ease, VIX Cools, and Defensive Signals Linger

Stock market today: S&P 500 inches higher as Treasury yields ease, VIX cools, WTI oil slips, Bitcoin softens, and late-cycle stagflation risks remain in focus.

The market tone is constructive but not carefree: the S&P 500 is higher, volatility is easing, yields are drifting lower, and the dollar is steady — while macro signals still argue for discipline.

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