Following the upward revision of the S&P 500 index target for 2025, Citigroup experts also shared their optimistic forecasts regarding the dynamics of European and global stocks.
11 June
S&P 500 News
Wall Street warns against panic selling as US stocks enter summer lull
American stocks have staged a strong rebound from their spring lows following US President Donald Trump’s comments regarding new potential trade tariffs on foreign partners. The prevailing sentiment among Wall Street analysts is that the most challenging period for equities may be coming to an end.
9 June
The S&P 500 is just 2.3% away from its all-time high, yet the benchmark continues to struggle near the key psychological resistance threshold of 6,000. Market analysts surveyed by Reuters believe that a sustained rally in American stocks would require easing global trade tensions.
9 June
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of S&P 500.
6 June
The US markets stopped being a secure destination for foreign investors due to risks associated with President Donald Trump’s bill on tax and spending, believes chief economist at French asset manager Carmignac, Raphael Gallardo.
6 June
S&P 500 falls as markets worry about US growth slowdown
According to Reuters, the S&P 500 lost 0.53% on Thursday, closing at 5,930.80. Weaker-than-expected US employment and services sector reports heightened market concerns about slowing economic growth.
6 June
Barclays became another major lender that raised its projections for the S&P 500 index, following the example of Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and UBS Global Wealth Management.
4 June
S&P 500 rises as AI breakthroughs boost tech stocks
The S&P 500 extended its gains on Tuesday. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks garnered particular attention after Constellation Energy secured a power supply agreement with an Illinois nuclear plant.
4 June
The US stock market gained momentum yesterday, buoyed by upcoming trade talks between American and Chinese leaders, as well as Nvidia's positive first-quarter earnings report. However, just a few days earlier, Trump accused China of violating trade rules, Reuters reports.
4 June
Wall Street analyst forecasts fuel S&P 500 rally — Bloomberg
According to Jefferies LLC, Wall Street analysts issued a record number of buy recommendations for S&P 500 companies in May after a strong market surge. The S&P 500 has rallied nearly 20% from its April lows, due to easing trade tensions under Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
3 June
Deutsche Bank has lifted its year-end 2025 forecast for the S&P 500, raising its target from 6,150 to 6,550. The bank’s analysts point to easing tariff pressure on corporate profits and the resilience of the US economy as key reasons for the revision.
3 June
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:
- Macroeconomic situation, i.e. the Federal Reserve's monetary policy plans, inflation rate, GDP growth rate, and employment figures. These parameters have a direct impact on the stock market.
- Financial statements reflecting the profits and revenue of major companies, stock performance of which is represented by the index. Strong results support the growth of quotations, while weak results contribute to their decline.
- Political environment, which includes the tax system, the level of government debt, and monetary reforms. Geopolitical events and government decisions also influence the behavior of traders.
- Market sentiment; the movement of this stock market index is largely determined by investors' expectations, their appetite for risk, and the strategies of major funds.
- Technology sector, especially regarding the development of new technologies, impact of IT companies and their role in the economy.
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.
