The VTI stock price today forecast indicates a mild bullish bias, fueled by stronger-than-expected Q1 corporate earnings. Traders identify $256 as a short-term resistance zone that, if broken, could open the path toward $260 in the next week. According to Fed data, as quoted in the abovementioned Reuters article, household wealth reached a record $176.3 trillion in the second quarter. However, lower-income families remain under pressure from rising import-driven prices, with further challenges expected. Additionally, rising prices are expected to weigh on consumer spending, slowing growth through year-end. As of Thursday morning, investors were placing a 93% chance on the Fed holding rates steady at its July meeting. The probability of that scenario was 30% for its September meeting . ETF asset flows remain in sync with institutional portfolio adjustments into large-cap equities.