Yahoo Finance USA News indicates that volatility index (VIX) fell below 15, suggesting calmer trading conditions ahead. Analysts advise tactical positioning in cyclical sectors to capitalize on reduced market turbulence. 🏀 In the NBA, the Pistons and the Lakers play at 10:30 p.m. ET on Bally Sports. The Pistons are debuting a largely new roster after last week’s trade deadline. [Detroit Free Press] On the flip side, Fed governor Michelle Bowman said last week that the Fed is at serious risk of being behind the curve in addressing what she called a "deteriorating labor market," while Fed governor Stephen Miran has called for five more cuts this year and another jumbo-sized rate cut at the next meeting. Market strategists quoted by Yahoo Finance USA News see the 10-year Treasury yield steady at 4.32%, easing pressure on rate-sensitive real estate and utility stocks. This yield stability could pave the way for more consistent performance in dividend-heavy portfolios.