The S&P 500 Just Made a Striking Move That Signals Something Big Ahead.

The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) brought investors reason to scowl and reason to cheer in the first half of the year. The index slid earlier in the half, and even temporarily reached into a bear market, amid concerns that President Trump's import tariff plan would push prices higher and weigh on the economy.Then, weeks later, trade talks and initial agreements prompted optimism that tariffs wouldn't be as high as originally expected -- and that lifted investors' biggest fears. As a result, the S&P 500 went on to soar, finishing the first half up 5.5% and recently reaching a new record. And in recent days, the index went even a step further, making a striking move that signals one particular thing, according to history. Let's zoom in and find out what may be next.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool