With gains closed the US indices amid the ambiguous data reported for the state of the American economy.

Dow strengthened 0.11% to 17.098 points, the S & P 500 rose 0.31% to 2,003 points, while the Nasdaq recorded gains of 0.49% at 4,580 units.

New record for the S & P 500 as investors welcomed the its best performance on consumer confidence and bypassed any geopolitical concerns.

The S & P made ​​the 32nd record for closing the year, while this was its best August in the last 14 years, recording a 3.8% of monthly gains. The index recorded its biggest monthly rise since February when jumped to 4.3%.

In the week the S & P 500 was enhanced by 0.8%, while the Dow in a week basis rose by 0.6% and at a month basis strengthened by 3,2%.

Gains of 0.9% for Nasdaq at a week basis and 4.8% rise in August.