The S&P 500 is experiencing a notable period of volatility, marked by six consecutive trading days with absolute moves exceeding 1%. This streak is the longest since late November 2020, just prior to the U.S. presidential election. Analysts note that the last time the index recorded such a lengthy stretch of daily volatility was in early August 2024. The S&P 500 closed above its 200-day moving average during this time, indicating an overall uptrend despite the fluctuations. Historical data suggests that similar occurrences have generally resulted in positive performance six months later, with an average increase of 11%. The index last reached an all-time closing high on February 19, 2025, which was also the pre-COVID peak in 2020. As of March 7, 2025, the S&P 500 is on track to potentially achieve its seventh consecutive day of 1%+ movements.