Futures on the three major US stock indexes were down around 0.2% on Friday, as markets remained closed for the Easter holiday, with investors digesting a stronger-than-expected jobs report and developments in the Middle East. The US economy added 178K jobs in March, nearly three times market forecasts of 60K while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3% and wage growth slowed. The data reinforced expectations that the Fed will keep the federal funds rate unchanged this year. Investors also continued to assess developments in the Middle East. US President Trump intensified his rhetoric against Iran, threatening to target the country’s infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, while Iran reportedly struck additional sites in Arab Gulf states. On the week, the major averages posted gains, with the S&P 500 rising 3.4%, the Dow Jones adding nearly 3% and the Nasdaq soaring 4.4%.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 6571 points on April 3, 2026, losing 0.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.35%, though it remains 29.50% higher than a year ago, 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 April 3 of 2026.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 6571 points on April 3, 2026, losing 0.17% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.35%, though it remains 29.50% higher than a year ago, 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 5992.45 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 5638.35 in 12 months time.