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Weekly Recap and Forecast: Market Optimism Continues As S&P500 And Dow Jones Reach New Record Highs
The upward revision of U.S. Q2 GDP to 3.3% annualized provided a major boost to investor sentiment during the week. The stronger-than-expected growth figure reinforced the view that the U.S. economy remains highly resilient despite earlier concerns over tariffs, and global slowdown risks. This revision acted as a catalyst for the stock market. The S&P 500 climbed above 6,500 for the first time on Thursday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged past 45,732, Investors interpreted the GDP upgrade as assurance that corporate earnings could remain solid in the second half of the year, particularly in cyclical ... (full story)