Top 4 catalysts for the S&P 500 Index, SPY, and VOO ETFs in April Top 4 catalysts for the S&P 500 Index, SPY, and VOO ETFs in April ETFs Author Crispus Nyaga Mar 31, 2026, 09:08 AM The S&P 500 Index tumbled by over 7% in March as the war in Iran pushed the closely-watched Fear and Greed Index to its lowest level in months. It was trading at 6,343 on Tuesday, down by over 9% from its highest point this year. This article explores some of the top catalysts for the SPX Index and its top ETFs, like VOO and SPY. ...

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Group 1 - The S&P 500 Index has recently declined to its lowest level since November 2025, dropping to $6,632 from a year-to-date high of $7,700 [1][1][1] - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates between 3.50% and 3.75%, signaling a cautious approach amid signs of stagflation [1][1][1] - The labor market showed weakness in February, with over 92,000 jobs lost and the unemployment rate rising from 4.3% to 4.4% [1][1][1] Group 2 - The average earnings growth for S&P 500 companies rose over 13% in Q4 2025, with notable performances from companies like Nvidia and Apple [1][1][1] - Upcoming earnings reports from companies such as Dollar Tree, Lululemon, and Micron are anticipated, though their impact on the S&P 500 Index may be limited [1][1][1] - The ongoing Iran war has driven crude oil prices to around $100, affecting energy prices and potentially leading to further downside for the S&P 500 Index [1][1][1] Group 3 - Technical analysis indicates that the S&P 500 Index has formed a bearish continuation pattern, with a potential target at the 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement level of $6,178 [1][1][1] - The index has fallen below the 50-day and 25-day Exponential Moving Averages, indicating continued downward pressure [1][1][1] - Oscillators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Percentage Price Oscillator (PPO) have been declining, suggesting further potential declines for the index [1][1][1]