What is the Pentagon Pizza Index?

It is a social media nickname for spikes in pizza orders near the Pentagon that appear around major military news. It is not an official indicator. Still, traders watch it because such anecdotes sometimes coincide with real statements, prompting quick shifts in risk appetite and intraday volatility.

How could Venezuela headlines move S&P 500 today?

They can push investors into safety and out of cyclicals. That often means selling index futures, wider spreads, and faster intraday swings. If escalation persists, supports at 6802.549 and 6753.66 come into view. If tensions ease, focus shifts to 6894.87, 6945.77, and 6959.71.

What levels matter on the S&P 500 today?

Key reference points are 6824.31 and 6894.87 for today’s range, 6845.50 as the last close, 6945.77 as the year high, and Bollinger bounds at 6753.66 and 6959.71. The 50-day average at 6802.549 is a pivotal support to monitor on pullbacks.

Is the S&P 500 overbought right now?

Based on RSI at 52.28, it is not overbought. Momentum is mixed: MACD histogram is slightly negative, ADX at 13.26 shows no strong trend, and MFI at 44.91 leans cautious. That setup is sensitive to headlines, so price can still swing quickly despite neutral readings.

Law and Government

^GSPC Today: January 05 Pentagon ‘Pizza Index’ flashes on Venezuela

ByHuzaifa Zahoor January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

S&P 500 today is on watch after social posts flagged a late night pizza surge near the Pentagon alongside reports of U.S. strikes in Venezuela. The “Pentagon pizza surge” is not official data, yet it often rides with fast headlines that can shake risk appetite. UK investors will weigh this against a near-peak index and thin liquidity. We lay out the levels, momentum signals, and a simple plan so you can respond, not react, as news flows evolve.