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S&P 500 Record High as Dollar Slumps

Bloomberg Markets •
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The S&P 500 climbed to a fresh record Friday as the dollar weakened against major currencies. Investors welcomed signs of continued economic resilience despite Federal Reserve rate uncertainty. Tech stocks led the advance, with Nvidia and Microsoft contributing heavily to the rally.

Market participants see the dollar's decline as supportive of multinational earnings, boosting export competitiveness. The S&P 500 has gained over 15% this year, driven by AI optimism and steady corporate earnings. Bond markets reflected easing recession fears, with Treasury yields stabilizing.

Traders now eye next week's Fed policy meeting for signals on future rate adjustments. Analysts expect comments on inflation progress to drive short-term market direction. Economic data, including consumer spending figures, will influence whether this bull market momentum continues into earnings season.