On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the S&P 500 reached a new record high, rising by about 0.35 to 0.61 percent to around 6,280 to 6,285 points, just shy of the 6,300 mark. This growth is a significant indicator of market stability and boosts investor confidence, even though there were no strong impulses from the earnings season or economic news.
Diverse Developments in US Markets
While the S&P 500 rose, US markets showed mixed developments overall: The Dow Jones Industrial also posted gains, moving up by about 0.43 to 0.60 percent towards the 45,000-point mark. In contrast, the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined slightly, closing a bit weaker after its previous day’s record.
Stable Labor Market Supports Upward Trend
The ongoing strong performance of the S&P 500 is also supported by a robust labor market: Initial jobless claims unexpectedly fell last week, dampening expectations of imminent interest rate cuts. Additionally, comments from a Fed representative contributed to the positive sentiment, which supported the rise of both the S&P and Nasdaq.
For investors, the record high of the S&P reflects sustained confidence in the economic stability and corporate profits in the US. This could make equity investments attractive for savers; however, caution is advised regarding possible interest rate developments, particularly ahead of the upcoming quarterly reports next week.
| Index | Performance on 10.07.2025 |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | Record high at around 6,280–6,285 points (+0.35% to +0.61%) |
| Dow Jones | Increase of about +0.43% to +0.60%, close to 44,650–44,726 points |
| Nasdaq-100 | Slight decline of about -0.13% to -0.16%, after previous day’s record |
This market development reflects a stable situation without strong external impulses before the start of the earnings season.