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As the S&P 500 nears a new record high, there are cracks below the surface - market briefi

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OpenBook briefing: As the S&P 500 nears a new record high, there are cracks below the surface. What it means for equities, FX and crypto traders.

OpenBook market desk: About 60% of the stocks in the S&P 500 are down more than 20% from their all-time highs.

Why this matters for multi-asset traders

The headline theme is "As the S&P 500 nears a new record high, there are cracks below the surface". We reframe the story for readers tracking equities, FX majors and crypto liquidity - without copying the original wording.

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