Markets across the Americas opened on uneven footing, with volatility climbing, large-cap indices edging lower, and Brazil’s IBOVESPA posting notable declines.

U.S. Market Snapshot

• The Dow 30 fell -0.54% to 46,063.75, leading the day’s losses among major indices.
• The S&P 500 slipped -0.17% to 6,653.28, while the Russell 2000 tumbled -0.77% to 2,448.77.
• The tech-heavy Nasdaq edged slightly lower, down -0.07% at 22,616.73.

Canada and Brazil

• Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index held steady, rising +0.03% to 29,777.04, bucking the broader downtrend.
• Brazil’s IBOVESPA dropped -0.94% to 144,492.83, reflecting regional weakness in emerging markets.

Currency and Volatility Watch

• The VIX climbed +3.82% to 16.04, pointing to rising market uncertainty.
• The U.S. Dollar Index slipped -0.23% to 97.42, showing reduced demand for the greenback as investors recalibrated risk exposure.

Investor Takeaway

The trading session reflects a cautious mood across the Americas, with rising volatility weighing on sentiment. Losses in the Dow, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 suggest a broad pullback, while Brazil’s IBOVESPA underperformed more sharply. Canada’s TSX provided a rare pocket of stability, but overall, markets appear to be bracing for further uncertainty.