Markets softened on May 8 as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq drifted lower, Treasury yields slipped, gold caught a bid, and the broader dashboard continued to point to a cautious late-cycle setup.
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Stock Market Today (May 8, 2026): Stocks Ease as Yields Slip, Gold Firms, and Defensive Risks Stay in View
Stock market today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped, Treasury yields moved lower, gold rose, oil eased, and recession/stagflation risk stayed in focus.
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