Was October 26, 2026 the most expensive day of the year?
NO
No — the S&P 500 closed at 7,676.77, still 1.8% below its 2026 high of 7,818.93 set October 6.
Why
- S&P 500 up 0.7% Monday, 32.75% above its 2024 Election Day close
- Gold settled at $4,022.30, 24% below its January 29 record
- Bitcoin near $79,800, down from its 2026 highs