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title: "U.S. stocks are nearing historical highs, with some institutions warning of the risk of a pullback"
description: "The S&P 500 index in the US stock market is nearing historical highs, up 30% from the April low. Strong corporate earnings and market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut have driven t"
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# U.S. stocks are nearing historical highs, with some institutions warning of the risk of a pullback

> The S&P 500 index in the US stock market is nearing historical highs, up 30% from the April low. Strong corporate earnings and market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut have driven this increase, despite signs of weakness in the labor market. However, some institutions warn clients to prepare for a market correction in the short term due to high current valuations and tariff uncertainties

The S&P 500 Index is nearing historical highs, up 30% from the April low, thanks to strong corporate earnings and market expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates to support the economy, as signs of weakness emerge in the labor market. However, some institutions have warned clients to prepare for a market correction in the short term, given high valuations and ongoing tariff uncertainties

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