S&P 500 and Nasdaq have their strongest quarter since 2020.

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• S&P 500 ended its best quarter since 2020 by closing at 7,499.36 points, marking a 0.79% increase.
• Nasdaq Composite rose by 1.52% to 26,213.72, marking its largest quarterly gains in four years.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.26% to reach 52,319.20 points on Tuesday.
• Iran and the U.S. agreed to a memorandum of understanding on June 17 to resolve a four-month conflict.
• Shot exchanges over the weekend challenged an agreement and led to the cancellation of a meeting in Doha.

New York scholarships closed higher on Tuesday (30), boosted by technology companies and investor optimism in the US economy despite uncertainties in the Middle East conflict.

S&P 500 increased by 0.79% to reach 7,499.36 points, Nasdaq Composite went up by 1.52% to finish the day at 26,213.72 points, and Dow Jones saw a 0.26% rise, closing at 52,319.20 points.

Technology enhances the market.

The technology sector played a significant role in the S&P 500’s positive performance during this session.

The index and the Nasdaq closed the quarter with their largest increases since 2020, showcasing investors’ belief in the strength of the American economy and companies’ performance.

The market is also watching for the beginning of the second quarter earnings season, expected to start in the upcoming weeks. It is anticipated that companies will continue to deliver strong results following a positive first quarter.

The Middle East adheres to the radar.

The scholarships have been performing well, but investors continue to closely monitor the geopolitical situation.

The market is recovering as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue to resolve the conflict that has lasted for four months.

New instances of violence in recent days have raised concerns about the stability of the agreement, despite the memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries in June. Reports indicate that U.S. representatives visiting Doha will not participate in a scheduled high-level meeting with Iranian authorities.

The US economy fosters positive outlooks.

The primary factor supporting scholarships, according to analysts, is the robustness of the US economy.

Oliver Pursche, Senior Vice President of Wealthspire Advisors, was pleasantly surprised by the market performance in the first half of the year.

The first semester was better than anticipated, with the U.S. economy performing well and companies generating strong profits despite geopolitical challenges.

Investors Monitor Interest

The market is still keeping an eye on the direction of US monetary policy, causing investors to be cautious due to the expectation of higher interest rates in the future.

Operators are expected to indicate at least one more interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve until the end of 2026, as per LSEG data. Furthermore, Bank of America analysts suggest that sectors like energy and finance could become more prominent in the latter part of the year.

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