- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has proposed two additional rate hikes by the end of the year as a strategy to mitigate the ongoing inflationary pressures that are contributing to economic volatility.
- Despite the uncertainty triggered by the proposed rate hikes, the S&P 500 index has demonstrated remarkable resilience, continuing its upward trend and indicating a positive economic outlook for the United States.
- Looking ahead, if the S&P 500 maintains its current momentum, there's anticipation that it could break its all-time high of $4818 and potentially push beyond this level, serving as a testament to the market's capacity to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing economic environment.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell proposes two rate hikes before year-end, hoping to alleviate inflationary pressures amidst a volatile economic landscape.
Surprisingly, the S&P 500 SPY index remains resilient, defying these challenging circumstances and pointing to a positive outlook for the U.S. economy.
In a time of constant change and uncertainty, the S&P 500 stands strong as a symbol of resilience.
Despite a major drop in October 2022, when it reached a low of $3491, the index has made a remarkable comeback.
Since then, it has risen by 26.92%. The positive trend has continued into 2023, moving up 15.14% so far.
The S&P 500 surpassed a significant resistance level of $4325 on June 12, 2023. However, it encountered some resistance at $4448.
As a result, the market experienced a temporary correction and price retraced 2.66% to retest the previous resistance turned support level at $4325.
This benchmark of $4325 acted as a financial springboard, propelling price back up to a high of $4448. The fluctuating trajectory reflects the underlying conflicts of supply and demand, as well as the emotions of fear and greed that drive the financial market.
As we enter the next phase of the year, the focus is on the S&P 500's ability to sustain its current momentum and reach new milestones.
If price can keep climbing, we expect the index to surpass its previous record of $4818, and potentially surge even higher.
After the closing bell on Thursday, June 29, the stock closed at $4396.45 trading up by 0.46%.
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