The S&P 500 has reached a historic milestone, surpassing 5,600 points for the first time, driven by a strong rally in major technology stocks. This surge comes amid growing investor optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, bolstered by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony. The market’s upward trajectory is further supported by positive news from tech giants like Apple and Nvidia, as well as stable Treasury yields. While the rally is broad-based, with the Nasdaq 100 also showing significant gains, some sectors like banking are underperforming. This record-breaking performance occurs as Wall Street anticipates key economic data and the start of the earnings season, highlighting the current bullish sentiment in the market