The U.S. stock market broadened its rally this week, with all S&P 500 sectors booking weekly gains, as investors appeared relieved by interest rates in the bond market reversing some of their recent startling climb.

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The S&P 500 jumped 1% on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, heading into the long weekend on a high note as prospects rebounded for additional interest-rate cuts in 2025.

The S&P 500 slid 0.2% on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, losing momentum after posting solid gains driven by earnings and inflation optimism in the previous session.

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2-Year U.S. Treasury Note Continuous Contract $102.719-0.016-0.02% 5-Year U.S. Treasury Note Continuous Contract $106.055-0.109-0.10% 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note Continuous Contract $108.344-0.203 ...

The S&P 500 turned positive in late morning trade on hopes that more rate cuts from the Federal Reserve might still on the table for 2025. Fed governor Christopher Waller said he sees potential for up to four more cuts this year,

Since its launch in July 2022 to year-end 2024, the S&P 500 Equal Weight ESG Index achieved a cumulative outperformance of 0.86% compared to its benchmark, the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index.

Both of these funds have made for good, market-beating investments over the past 10 years. But by focusing on the Nasdaq-100, which includes the top non-financial stocks on the exchange, the Invesco fund has been the far better investment during that stretch.

US stocks jumped on Wednesday after consumer price data showed inflation continues to slow. Strong bank earnings also helped lift sentiment.

The biggest losers in the S&P 500 all faced disappointing sales and earnings. But large declines and extreme volatility can sometimes represent buying opportunities. Returning 25% in 2024, the S&P 500 delivered a record-breaking year for stock market investors.