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.
Evercore ISI’s chief equity strategist Julian Emanuel reduced his S&P 500 forecast to 5,600 points amid escalating trade conflicts. Emanuel also lowered his earnings per share (EPS) forecast for S&P 500 companies to 255 in 2025 and 272 in 2026.
US stocks collapsed, Bloomberg reported. The S&P 500 index fell another 3.7% in morning trading, extending a two-day decline of 10%, its worst since 1960. The US stock market experienced record losses totaling $6 trillion.
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of S&P 500.
UBS has downgraded US equities, cautioning that import tariffs may prolong market volatility by dampening both the US economy and global GDP growth. The bank downgraded its outlook for US equities from 'attractive' to 'neutral'.
The US stock market saw the biggest drop in stocks since the COVID-19 pandemic. Total losses amounted to $2.5 trillion, while the S&P 500 index fell by 4.8%. The main reason for this decline was the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
The S&P 500 contracts tumbled over 3% after US President Donald Trump outlined a slate of import tariffs that could potentially push the US economy into recession, according to Bloomberg.
The S&P 500 index closed higher on Tuesday as investors worried ahead of the US administration's import tariffs taking effect. Traders weigh the economic consequences of President Trump's policy initiatives, particularly their potential to slow US growth while accelerating inflation.
The US stock market began to recover from a significant drop driven by expectations of the introduction of new import tariffs on April 2. The S&P 500 Index rose slightly after falling more than 1.5% in early trading on Monday.
The first quarter of 2025 proved to be challenging for the US stock market, as shares of domestic companies initially soared to record highs before suffering a sharp correction. Geopolitical tensions will continue to undermine price movements in the coming months, Reuters forecasts.
The S&P 500 recorded its worst quarterly performance since 2022 on Monday, with Reuters attributing the slump to ongoing uncertainty about US President Donald Trump's trade policies. The tariff concerns weighed heavily on US equity markets throughout the first quarter.
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.
