Markets Surge as S&P 500 Posts Best Session in Months The S&P 500 saw its strongest session since November, rising 2.13% to 5,639. The rally was driven by oversold conditions and optimism in tech and commodities. Gold also hit a historic milestone, crossing $3,000 per ounce. Meanwhile, the ASX 200 futures signal a 1.08% rise at the open.1