Pronóstico: S&P 500 (SPX) Up or Down on August 3?

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Market context

The S&P 500 is starting the week from a constructive setup, after closing Friday at 7,489.72, up 0.7%, with futures also pointing higher in early Monday trade. That leaves the index modestly above last week’s low after a choppy patch, and the current 100% crowd-implied “Up” price looks consistent with a market that has just recovered from a Fed-day sell-off and then been supported by a rebound in mega-cap technology.[2][4][15]

The nearest historical frame is a rebound that has improved short-term trend and volatility, but has not yet proven breadth. Recent commentary noted the index reclaiming key moving averages and the VIX slipping back below 20, while also stressing that participation remains mixed and the rally still depends heavily on a narrow group of leaders.[5][12] Friday’s gain was helped by strong earnings from large-cap tech and better consumer data, but Apple’s sharp drop showed that single-name swings can still offset broader index strength.[2][15]

For traders, the main catalysts are Monday’s US data calendar and any fresh move in geopolitics or oil. The schedule includes final July S&P Global US manufacturing PMI, June construction spending and the July ISM manufacturing survey, while the broader week is set to be driven by the July payrolls report; that combination matters because it can quickly shift Treasury yields and equity multiples.[6][13] Separately, markets are reacting to renewed US-Iran diplomacy and lower oil prices, with futures firmer on hopes of reduced Strait of Hormuz risk.[1][7]

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