S&P 500 Set to Achieve Record High Today

Stocks are climbing this week and are expected the finish off the week high after tariffs remain on pause and Middle East tensions diminish.

Written by: Timothy St. John • Friday, June 27, 2025 • 2 min read

• Last updated: Friday, June 27, 2025

Stocks are elevated this week thanks to a Middle East peace agreement.

Quick overview

The S&P 500 is nearing a record high, with expectations for a new record during Friday's trading session.
The Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite also saw gains, contributing to a positive market trend as the week concludes.
The bullish market sentiment is attributed to a ceasefire in the Middle East and a recovery from previous lows caused by tariffs.
Nvidia is performing exceptionally well, reaching an all-time high and benefiting from potential easing of tech restrictions between the U.S. and China.

The S&P 500 was incredibly close to its record high on Thursday as trading closed off, and the stock index should set a new record during Friday’s trading session.

Nvidia and the S&P 500 are both setting records this week.

The Dow Jones added 0.94% on Thursday and is set to keep climbing on Friday as well. The Nasdaq Composite also rose for the day, adding another 0.97%. Rounding out the top three is the S&P 500 with an increase of 0.80%. This upward trend for the market could close off the week with an overall gain.

What has the stock market looking positive as we come to the end of the week? The bullish trend can be primarily attributed to a measure of peace in the Middle East, with an effective ceasefire taking place between Iran and Israel thanks to some strong intervention from the United States.

The stock market is also enjoying a resurgence as it climbs back from the historic lows caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs. Now that those have been on pause for a few weeks, the stock market has managed to regain some of its strength and stability.

Nvidia to Finish Week Strong

Expectations are high for a few key stocks this week, with Nvidia (NVDA) particularly looking to impress. This stock is at an all-time high and added another 0.46% on Thursday. The company is once again able to boast of having the largest market capitalization of any business in the world.

Tech stocks may do extremely well in the coming days, with China and the U.S. working on a deal that would allow for tech restrictions to be lightened. This may pave the way for Nvidia to do more business in China and the surrounding areas and for tech companies to avoid some of the hefty fines they are faced with when selling to Asian markets.

Nvidia is already up in premarket trading by 0.69%, showing no signs of slowing down as it outperforms much of the stock market this week.

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Timothy St. John

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Timothy St John is a seasoned financial analyst and writer, catering to the dynamic landscapes of the US and European markets. Boasting over a decade of extensive freelance writing experience, he has made significant contributions to reputable platforms such as Yahoo!Finance, business.com: Expert Business Advice, Tips, and Resources - Business.com, and numerous others. Timothy's expertise lies in in-depth research and comprehensive coverage of stock and cryptocurrency movements, coupled with a keen understanding of the economic factors influencing currency dynamics. Timothy majored in English at East Tennessee State University, and you can find him on LinkedIn.