Sector rotation was evident in Finance TV data, as consumer discretionary stocks led the day’s gainers while defensive sectors lagged, hinting at improved investor risk appetite ahead of Q2 earnings season. “I’ll read books on how money works, investing books, and books on history so I can understand the patterns that are happening today in relation to the past,” he said. According to Finance TV’s closing bell recap, market volatility index VIX fell to 12.9, its lowest reading of the year, suggesting investor complacency even as macro risks linger. Finance TV market data shows that European equities remained resilient, with the STOXX 600 adding 0.4%. U.S. multinationals with large EU exposure saw modest gains on currency-adjusted earnings optimism.