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.
American and European stocks went lower on Monday amid new announcements by US President Donald Trump on trade tariffs. On Saturday, he stated his intention to impose 30% duties on most imports from the EU and Mexico starting August 1.
US stock indices posted steady gains last week, Reuters reported, as investors awaited the start of the corporate earnings season and key consumer inflation data. These releases are expected to provide greater clarity on the health of the American economy and the impact of recent tariff policies.
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of S&P 500.
According to Bank of America strategists, investors are expecting US stocks to rise due to strong corporate earnings in Q2. They believe the market could maintain its positive momentum through late summer.
Mary Ann Bartels, chief investment strategist at Sanctuary Wealth, expects the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost US corporate profits and push the S&P 500 to new record highs.
On Thursday, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%. The gains were widespread, with more than 350 stocks in the index ending higher. Investors weighed the latest US import tariff news and looked ahead to next week’s corporate earnings reports, Bloomberg notes.
July saw significant shifts in the US stock market. Several companies that had underperformed in the first half of the year emerged as leaders, while former favorites began losing ground, according to Bloomberg News.
On Wednesday, Wall Street indices closed modestly higher, with the Nasdaq leading the gains after Nvidia’s market valuation surged to $4 trillion. The uptick occurred as investors monitored the ongoing US-EU trade negotiations regarding reciprocal tariffs, Reuters reported.
Global investors are shifting toward actively managed funds over passive strategies in 2025. According to LSEG Lipper, actively managed funds posted a record inflow of $127 billion in the first half, up 57% from a year earlier.
American companies are set to release their second-quarter (Q2) financial results. Investors expect these figures to show signs of US trade policies' negative impact, following Donald Trump duty implementation in early April.
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.
