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The following chart from Strategas Research Partners shows the breakdown. Volatility is up 50% due to recent uncertainty around the election and investors have been hedging/repositioning. From a sector perspective Banks and Technology have benefitted from higher rates while defensive sectors and bond proxies (Telecom, REITs and Utilities) have suffered.