S&P 500 futures hit record 7,650 as US equities extend rally

The benchmark index's front-month contract surged to a new high, extending the momentum that recently pushed the Dow Jones past 53,000.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-08-04 07:29 UTC · 1 min read

S&P 500 futures climbed to a record 7,650 points in early trading, signaling strong bullish sentiment ahead of the US market open.

The September contract was trading at 7,645 points by 10:00 Moscow time, marking a significant jump from the index's recent close.

The S&P 500 had been consolidating near record highs, trading around 7,483 points in the previous session with minimal volatility.

Vedomosti reported the surge, highlighting the breadth of the rally across the 500 largest US companies.

The move extends a powerful uptrend in US equities that has seen major indices shatter previous ceilings.

The S&P 500 had been consolidating near record highs, trading around 7,483 points in the previous session with minimal volatility.

That quiet cap to the second quarter has now given way to aggressive buying interest in the futures market, suggesting investors are positioning for further gains.