US Equities Hit New Highs as Trump’s Peace Deal Optimism Persists

On Friday, January 2, 2026, a trader is seen operating on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. Although the S&P 500 Index pulled back from its morning highs, the market was buoyed by two key factors: growing anticipation for the major Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place the following week and indications that President Donald Trump is softening his stance on tariff policies. However, these positive sentiments were partially tempered by concerns regarding inflated asset valuations.

Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

Source: Bloomberg Generated at: 2026-06-01 12:11:02 UTC