The US stock market is showing a mixed trend. Some indices are falling. Others are holding steady or moving up. Volatility is also rising. This signals uncertainty among investors.

Nasdaq rises 0.35% while Dow Jones falls 0.56%

The Nasdaq is the only major index in the green. It is at 22902.89. It gained 80.48 points. This is a 0.35% rise. Tech stocks are helping support the index.

The Dow Jones is under pressure. It is at 47916.57. It dropped 269.23 points. This is a 0.56% fall. The index moved between 48235.06 and 47856.18 during the session.

The S&P 500 is mostly flat. It is at 6816.89. It fell slightly by 7.77 points. This is a small drop of 0.11%.

The broader market is not showing strong direction. Gains and losses are limited.

Small cap index slips 0.22% as market breadth weakens

The Small Cap 2000 index is also down. It is at 2630.59. It dropped 5.72 points. This is a 0.22% fall.

This shows that smaller companies are facing pressure. Investors are being cautious. They are not taking big risks right now.

Volumes are mixed across indices. Nasdaq saw heavy trading with 1.37 billion shares. Dow Jones also saw strong volume at 478.30 million.

VIX jumps 8.94% as volatility increases in market

The VIX index is rising sharply. It is now at 20.95. It gained 1.72 points. This is a jump of 8.94%.

The VIX is also known as the fear index. A rise means investors are getting nervous. Market uncertainty is increasing.

Overall the US market is showing mixed signals. Tech stocks are holding up. But broader indices are weak. Rising volatility suggests caution. Investors are watching closely for the next move.