Top 3 catalysts for the S&P 500 Index this week

The S&P 500 remained under pressure after a highly hawkish Federal Reserve rate decision, with the policy shift weighing on risk assets. Markets also reacted to the new US-Iran ceasefire, which pushed energy prices lower and added to cross-asset volatility. The combination of tighter monetary expectations and geopolitical developments kept sentiment defensive.

Analysis

The S&P 500 remained under pressure after a highly hawkish Federal Reserve rate decision, with the policy shift weighing on risk assets. Markets also reacted to the new US-Iran ceasefire, which pushed energy prices lower and added to cross-asset volatility. The combination of tighter monetary expectations and geopolitical developments kept sentiment defensive.