US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq post best quarter since 2020 despite Iran war
Published on: July 1, 2026, 1:35 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Indian markets closed the quarter on a high, mirroring global trends with significant gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, driven by optimism around economic and earnings growth. Despite geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the Middle East conflict, investor sentiment remained robust. Technology stocks led the charge, with the Nasdaq celebrating a substantial 21% surge fueled by the AI boom.
