The S&P 500 index has experienced a slight decline in 2025, with year-to-date (YTD) losses ranging from approximately 0.31% to 0.64%. Despite this, the index recently reached a 49-day high and is up 21% from its recent low. Market observers note that the S&P 500 remains down less than 1% for the year, indicating a relatively stable performance amid fluctuations.