S&P 500 Begins the Month on a Bullish Note as Risk Aversion Fades, NFP Eyed This Week

S&P 500 Begins the Month on a Bullish Note as Risk Aversion Fades, NFP Eyed This Week https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/market_alert/2022/02/01/SP-500-Begins-the-Month-on-a-Bullish-Note-as-Risk-Aversion-Fades-NFP-Eyed-This-Week.html After fluctuating between small gains and losses, the S&P 500 powers higher in late trading, rallying 0.69% on improving risk sentiment and FOMO mentality.

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S&P 500 Begins the Month on a Bullish Note as Risk Aversion Fades, NFP Eyed This Week

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