S&P 500 records 11 consecutive monthly gains in July, reaches 24 new highs in 2026

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The Fear and Greed Index reached extreme greed levels as the S&P 500 recorded 11 consecutive monthly gains in July, its longest winning streak on record for the month. As of July 3, 2026, the index has hit 24 all-time highs this year. Historical data shows July typically averages a 2.5% gain—four times the monthly average. Inflation data remains stable, supporting the rally. Past trends suggest the index could rise more than 6% over the next six months.

ChainThink reports that, as of July 3, historical data shows the S&P 500 has not declined in July for 11 consecutive years, setting the longest streak of annual July gains on record; since the start of 2026, it has already reached 24 all-time highs.

Data shows that since 2005, the S&P 500 has averaged a 2.5% gain in July, more than four times the average gain of the other 11 months.

Historical data also shows that, following such consecutive gains, the S&P 500 has averaged more than a 6% increase over the subsequent six months.

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