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S&P 500 wraps up August gains as rate cut decision looms

The S&P 500 (Symbol: SP500) concluded a tumultuous August with a respectable gain, overcoming a month characterised by market swings and bouts of panic selling. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (Symbol: NAS100) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Symbol: DJ30) also saw gains each. Looking at the index’s performance over the last two years, the S&P 500 has shown resilience over the past few months, continuing its upward trajectory despite intermittent pullbacks. The weekly chart reveals a consistent uptrend since the lows of late 2022, with the index now hovering near its recent highs. Read more to find out about the S&P 500.

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Disclaimer:

The S&P 500’s strong performance last month suggests that market sentiment is still cautiously optimistic, but the looming interest rate decision could introduce a fresh wave of volatility. Traders should pay close attention to the U.S. jobs report set to release, which is likely to influence the Fed’s policy decision. Traders will need to stay disciplined in risk management, keeping a close eye on key economic data releases and Fed commentary. The potential for increased market volatility could create attractive entry and exit points for those prepared to act quickly.

Publication date:

2024-09-03 09:45:54 (GMT)

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