5 Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy in August

Volatility has cooled since late March: the VIX peaked at 31.05 and is now 15.86, while the 10-year Treasury yield is 4.70% near the top of its 12-month range. The setup points to still-elevated rate sensitivity but less near-term volatility than in late March.

Analysis

Volatility has cooled since late March: the VIX peaked at 31.05 and is now 15.86, while the 10-year Treasury yield is 4.70% near the top of its 12-month range. The setup points to still-elevated rate sensitivity but less near-term volatility than in late March.