S&P 500 futures rise after major averages post best session since May: Live updates

US stock market indexes concluded Tuesday with their best session since May, yet still finished both a losing month and quarter as S&P 500 futures indicated continued optimism. The three major benchmarks, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and NASDAQ Composite, experienced significant gains during the trading session, providing some relief to investors after a challenging period. Despite this positive session, all three indexes posted losses for both the month of June and the second quarter, reflecting broader market uncertainties and economic concerns. Analysts suggested the rally was driven by better-than-expected economic data and hopes of potential policy interventions, though the overall quarterly performance still highlighted underlying volatility in the markets. Trading volumes remained elevated as investors positioned themselves ahead of upcoming economic indicators and corporate earnings reports.