⚡ 12:30 PM Market Flash: Fed Kashkari Speech | BoC Summary of Deliberations | 30-Year Bond Auction | Bitcoin (BTC): $79,084 (-1.10% 24h) | Ethere

US stocks are holding steady in early afternoon trade with the SPX trading at 7442.85, up seven-tenths of one percent on the session. The VIX is at 18.02, down about four-tenths of a percent. Traders are digesting the latest from Fed Governor Kashkari who spoke earlier this afternoon on the economic | RISK DISCLOSURE: Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Full analysis: https://www.vixshield.com/flash/flash-12-30-2026-05-13