Dow Jones jumps more than 360 points; S&P 500 nears record

US Stock Market Highlights: The S&P 500 edged closer to a new all-time high on Thursday (June 26), marking a sharp recovery from its April lows despite persistent concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and inflation. The benchmark index rose 0.8% to close at 6,141.02, bringing its weekly gain to 2.9% and putting it just shy of its February intraday record of 6,147.43. The Nasdaq Composite added 1% to finish at 20,167.91, also nearing a fresh peak, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 404.41 points, or 0.9%, to end at 43,386.84.US Stock Market Highlights: The S&P 500 edged closer to a new all-time high on Thursday (June 26), marking a sharp recovery from its April lows despite persistent concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and inflation. The benchmark index rose 0.8% to close at 6,141.02, bringing its weekly gain to 2.9% and putting it just shy of its February intraday record of 6,147.43. The Nasdaq Composite added 1% to finish at 20,167.91, also nearing a fresh peak, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 404.41 points, or 0.9%, to end at 43,386.84. Markets moved to session highs after White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt downplayed the importance of July’s tariff deal deadlines, easing investor concerns.Watch this space for all the live updates.

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