$SPY has reflected a strong first half for the S&P 500, with the index gaining around 10% despite ongoing concerns about inflation, interest rates, and market concentration. As investors look toward the second half of the year, attention is shifting to earnings growth, Federal Reserve policy, and whether the rally can broaden beyond a handful of market leaders. The big question: can $SPY continue its momentum through year-end, or is a period of consolidation ahead?

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