US stock futures moved lower on Friday as investors took profits following a strong rally, while persistent Middle East tensions, rising inflation concerns, and growing expectations for a US interest rate hike pressured equities. President Trump said he would no longer be patient with Iran and urged Tehran to reach an agreement with Washington, keeping geopolitical tensions elevated. Oil prices continued to rise amid heightened uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying inflation fears and reinforcing bets that the Federal Reserve could raise rates later this year. Meanwhile, the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.5%, reaching its highest level in a year after fresh inflation data pointed to accelerating price pressures. Meanwhile, during Thursday’s regular trading, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 0.77% and 0.88%, respectively, with both benchmarks closing at fresh record highs. The Dow also gained 0.74%, reclaiming the key 50,000 level.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 7431 points on May 15, 2026, losing 0.94% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.53% and is up 24.71% compared to the same time last year, 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 7517.12 in May of 2026. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 15 of 2026.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 7431 points on May 15, 2026, losing 0.94% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.53% and is up 24.71% compared to the same time last year, 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 7310.44 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 6804.80 in 12 months time.