Reuters reports that the US stock market has entered a period of correction. The S&P 500 index has fallen more than 10% from its February high. This represents a loss of about $5 trillion in market value.
Reuters reports that the US stock market has entered a period of correction. The S&P 500 index has fallen more than 10% from its February high. This represents a loss of about $5 trillion in market value.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of S&P 500.
Reuters reports that the US stock market has entered a period of correction. The S&P 500 index has fallen more than 10% from its February high. This represents a loss of about $5 trillion in market value.
As reported by Reuters, the US stock market showed a sharp decline on Thursday. The drop was triggered by concerns that the escalating tariff tensions between the US and its trading partners will accelerate inflation and slow down the economic growth.
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Mike McGlone commented on the current slump of the leading cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum. In his opinion, the prospects for the growth of risk assets in the US this year are unfavorable.
As the experts at JPMorgan believe, the worst of the US stock market correction may be already behind us. As the strategists said on Wednesday, credit markets, which have repeatedly given correct forecasts in the last two years, have again eased their expectations of recession in the US.
As reported by Reuters, US stocks advanced moderately in early trading on Thursday on the lower-than-expected inflation data, which supported the stock market after a sharp selloff. However, escalation of trade tensions, triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariffs, kept gains in check.
The S&P 500 Index (Standard & Poor's 500) is one of the key indicators of the US stock market and overall economic health of the United States. It represents the stock performance of the country's leading corporations. This stock market instrument reflects the dynamics of different sectors and serves as a universal benchmark for investors and analysts.
Major factors that determine the value of S&P 500:
The S&P 500 is often seen as a gauge of US financial health. Its growth suggests positive expectations and investor confidence, while a decrease may signal risks of recession or crisis.
This index is used for both long-term investing and short-term trading. To forecast its movement accurately, it's necessary to take into account macroeconomic data, corporate reporting, and the overall state of the stock market.