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FOR weeks, the S&P 500 Index has inched along near an all-time high despite encouraging economic signals, as Wall Street's concerns about a rich stock market in the face of mounting global uncertainty kept buying in check.

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) held key trendlines last week, but options activity points to choppy trading going forward

The S&P 500 was on track for a winning week. Until Friday, 13 June 2025, when geopolitical events took over the headlines for market-moving news.

U.S. stock futures experienced significant declines following Israel’s airstrike on Iran, with S&P 500 futures dropping approximately 1.6%.

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US stocks mostly rose Monday and the S&P 500 approached an all-time high as the first day of trade talks between the US and China concluded in London.

Stocks were particularly volatile during a one-week stretch from April 2 through 9. The widely followed S&P 500 endured its fifth-largest two-day percentage decline in 75 years from the close on April 2 through 4, then delivered its largest single-day nominal point increase in its storied history on April 9.

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 fell 1.1% on Friday, June 13, 2025, as investors weighed the geopolitical implications of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.Shares of payment processors and credit card issuers lost ground after a report said major retailers could disrupt the payment ecosystem by launching stablecoins.