S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Rise in July as European Bank Stocks Surge 1.9% to Highest Since 2008

U.S. equity markets showed consistent gains in late June and July 2025, with the S&P 500 rising from 6,116.09 points on June 26 to 6,397.01 points by July 28. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased from 43,109.52 points to 44,939.94 points over the same period, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced from 20,070.14 points to 21,170.49 points. On July 29, fair value estimates projected further gains with the S&P 500 at 6,422, Nasdaq 100 at 23,493, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 45,006. European bank stocks surged 1.9% on July 29, reaching their highest level since September 2008. Major European indices also posted gains, with Britain's FTSE 100 up 0.63%, Germany's DAX rising 0.95%, France's CAC 40 increasing 0.65%, and Spain's IBEX climbing 0.78%.