US stocks rose on Friday with the S&P 500 gaining 0.7% and the Nasdaq rose 0.9% after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. The Dow added 0.5%, recovering from early losses despite a weak 1.4% GDP print weighed down by the government shutdown. While the court ruled the administration lacked authority under IEEPA to impose sweeping duties, Trump immediately countered by announcing a new 10% global tariff via executive order. Amazon and Home Depot jumped 2.6% and 1% as investors weighed potential refunds of $175 billion against the threat of these new levies. Tech strength helped the Nasdaq snap a five-week losing streak even as core PCE inflation held at a sticky 3%, keeping the Fed on guard with Alphabet leading the way after adding 3.7%. Traders now face a new tug-of-war as the removal of original tariff uncertainty is met by fresh protectionist measures, with the White House vowing a stronger direction.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6913 points on February 20, 2026, gaining 0.75% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.54% and is up 14.97% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. Historically, the United States Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 7002.58 in January of 2026. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on February 22 of 2026.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6913 points on February 20, 2026, gaining 0.75% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.54% and is up 14.97% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. The United States Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 6819.07 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 6091.42 in 12 months time.