Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?
Key takeaways
- The S&P 500 is expected to open higher on Tuesday, with a 77% probability implied by Polymarket traders.
- The S&P 500 opened on Monday at 7,504.78
- The S&P 500 rose 1.48% to close at 7,600.50
- Polymarket traders attracted roughly $594,636 in traded volume
What happened
The S&P 500 surged on Monday, fueled by easing geopolitical tensions, falling oil prices, and renewed strength in megacap technology stocks.
Why it matters
The rally marked a sharp reversal from July's technology-led selloff, with investors regaining confidence in heavy artificial intelligence spending generating meaningful returns.
Short-term and longer-term
Short-term. Over the next day or two, watch the next open for Market Will S&P (AMD), and any same-day update to the year-ahead numbers.
Longer-term. Over the next few months, ask whether this changed growth, prices, or the path of interest rates.