S&P 500 (SPX) Teases ATH as Stock Futures Flatline—Will Bulls Break Through?
Wall Street holds its breath—again.
S&P 500 futures barely twitch while the index flirts with record highs. No fireworks, just the usual suspense before either a breakout or another 'almost' moment.
Key levels in play:
- SPX dancing near all-time peaks
- Futures market asleep at the wheel
Traders torn between FOMO and deja vu. Meanwhile, hedge funds charge 2-and-20 for this 'expertise.'
Will today finally deliver the decisive move? Or just another chapter in the 'extend and pretend' market saga?
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On Tuesday, the S&P 500 ended with a gain of less than 0.01%, the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.21%, while the Dow Jones slipped about 0.3%. Despite the mixed session, all three indexes remain on track for a positive week, with the S&P 500 still less than 1% below its February peak.
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have eased as Israel and Iran agreed to a truce. However, TRUMP cautioned that fighting could resume “soon,” even though he believes that scenario is unlikely.