At the start of the week, around 20% of the S&P 500 companies that had reported their second-quarter earnings, with 80% of them topping expectations, according to FactSet data.$S&P 500 Index(.SPX.US)$ Investors have largely priced in the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates at its September meeting. Combined with rising confidence in a soft landing, the market has continued its rally, with rate-sensitive sectors such as small caps and industrials rising in recent weeks.$Russell 2000 Index(.RUT.US)$
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Investors have largely priced in the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates at its September meeting. Combined with rising confidence in a soft landing, the market has continued its rally, with rate-sensitive sectors such as small caps and industrials rising in recent weeks. $Russell 2000 Index(.RUT.US)$