On Monday, Morgan Stanley strategists led by Michael Wilson reiterated their bullish stance on US equities, citing strong earnings growth. According to their scenario, the S&P 500 will reach 7,200 points by the middle of next year.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of S&P 500.
As of Thursday, May 29, the S&P 500 index gained 6.2% over the month. This is one of the strongest results for May since 1990, according to Bloomberg. Such a confident rise would contrast with weak dynamics in June, the news agency's experts predict.
Bloomberg reports that US stocks fell on Thursday as investors weighed legal challenges to President Donald Trump's tariffs. The S&P 500 index dropped 0.2%, and the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.3%. The VIX volatility index briefly exceeded 20 before retreating.
Between May 15 and 28, Reuters surveyed market participants about the S&P 500’s projected value at the end of 2025. According to their average estimate, the index will be trading near current levels at around 5,900 points by December.
US stocks declined at the end of trading on Wednesday, breaking two consecutive sessions of gains, as investors were weighing Nvidia's quarterly results. The semiconductor producer was the last of the "Magnificent 7" tech companies to report earnings this season.
On Wednesday, May 28, US stock prices remain steady as investors await the release of reports from chip giant Nvidia, which are expected to provide clarity on the impact of restrictions on exports to China.
According to Citigroup, investor positioning in American equities has turned more cautious. The growing bearish sentiment reflects uncertainty surrounding both trade and fiscal policies of the US administration.
On Tuesday, the S&P 500 surged by over 1%, extending Monday's gains after US President Donald Trump delayed the imposition of import tariffs on EU goods, Bloomberg reports.
After last week's decline in the S&P 500 index, markets are focusing on Nvidia's report. One of the leading companies in the technology sector is due to release its earnings for Q1 2025 on Wednesday. If the data is positive, BBVA strategists predict another rise in American stocks.
A note from RBC Capital Markets strategist Amy Wu Silverman indicates that private investor inflows into ETFs exceeded $50 billion from April 8 to April 15. Though the pace of US stock purchases slowed following the significant market sell-off, these players still acquired $7.5 billion last week.
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.
