This period of low volatility occurred despite seasonal expectations that the third quarter of midterm election years typically bring higher market turbulence. While the stability streak for the S&P 500 ended, the VIX volatility index extended its own run to 54 consecutive trading days without closing above 17.84.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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S&P 500 Falls 1.08% to End Longest Stability Streak in 6 Years
US Markets6 days ago
The US equity benchmark saw its first daily loss of over 1% in months on Tuesday, ending a sequence of 53 trading days without a decline of that magnitude. The S&P 500 closed with a loss of 1.08% in the SPY exchange traded fund, terminating the most consistent period of limited downward movement seen in over 6 years.
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