The S&P 500 index achieved a significant milestone by closing just above 6,000 points on Friday. This psychological threshold is seen by market analysts as potentially paving the way for a return to record highs. Investors have been gradually overcoming concerns about tariffs and recession fears that unsettled markets earlier in the year. The S&P 500 ended the session at 6,000.36, marking a gain of 1%. This leaves the index only 2.3% below its all-time high of 6,144.15, which was set on February 19. It also marks the first close above 6,000 since February 21.
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