S&P 500 index hit one-month record high on Tuesday

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
S&P 500 index experienced a relatively successful session on Tuesday and hit a one-month record high as investors awaited the Federal Reserve will confirm additional measures to support struggling economic growth. US benchmark added 0.98% or 13.20 points and finished at 1,357.98. Energy shares supported index on the upside. US Steel extended rally and added 9.5% on better home construction outlook. Retailer J.C. Penney Co fell 8.6% on news its marketing and merchandising manager is leaving. 

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