The S&P 500 closed at 7,022.95, gaining 0.80% on the day and setting a new all-time high. The move pushes the index into fresh uncharted territory, extending the broader bull market run. No single catalyst has been confirmed, but the record close signals broad buying pressure across the index.
A new all-time high in the S&P 500 matters because it confirms market momentum rather than a temporary bounce — money is moving in, not out. Investors holding broad index funds like SPY or VOO are sitting on new peak gains, and historically, new highs tend to beget more new highs in the near term. The risk is that valuations at these levels leave little margin for error if economic data disappoints.
Next key events to monitor: Jobs report (check BLS calendar for exact date), next FOMC meeting minutes release, and Q1 earnings season which kicks off with major banks reporting in mid-April.
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