⚡ 1 PM Market Flash: S&P Global Manufacturing PMI — Actual: 52.6 | Global Energy Crisis: Impacts of the Iran Conflict | 3 Events That Could U

US stocks are pulling back from record highs as investors weigh the risks from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. SPX is trading at 7138.80, down 0.49 percent on the session. VIX is at 17.95, down 0.39 percent from the previous close. S and P G | RISK DISCLOSURE: Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Full analysis: https://www.vixshield.com/flash/flash-13-00-2026-05-04