US Stock market on Monday onwards will be driven by a number of pivotal factors which are set to impact key indexes — S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones. Key U.S. economic data, developments with federal tax-and-spending legislation and twists and turns on trade all are poised to influence equities in the coming week, with the U.S. market closing in on record highs.
The S&P 500 ended on Friday with a weekly gain and less than 4 per cent from its February all-time high. The benchmark index rose about 6.2 per cent in May, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 9.6 per cent, with both indexes tallying their biggest monthly increases since November 2023.
The coming week also brings a raft of economic and labor market data, headlined by the monthly U.S. employment report out on Friday.
The shifting tariff backdrop also appeared likely to influence asset prices. Equities rebounded in recent weeks after Trump eased his harshest tariffs, but the situation remains in flux as Washington negotiates with trading partners.
On Thursday, for instance, stocks rose early the session after a U.S. trade court blocked many of Trump’s tariffs, but gains faded during the session. Later, a federal appeals court reinstated the tariffs, further muddying the backdrop.
FAQs
Q1. What are key indexes of US Stock market?
A1. Key indexes of US Stock market are — S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones.Q2. How is S&P 500 performing?
A2. S&P 500 ended on Friday with a weekly gain and less than 4 per cent from its February all-time high.