Event Brief
Aug 8, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
Options activity lifts S&P 500 to record week
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The S&P 500 surged to record levels as options activity rose and the VIX stayed near a 2026 low.
WHO: S&P 500 market benchmark
WHAT: S&P 500 rose to record levels during the week amid options activity and a calmer VIX near a 2026 low
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 7:49 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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