A record-breaking week for options powers S&P 500 surge; volatility gauge is near 2026 low

Per CNBC, the S&P 500 climbed to record highs this week, boosted by options trading activity. The broader market benefited from a calmer environment, with the VIX near its lowest point of the year.

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