Geopolitical Tensions Send Markets Reeling: Dow and Nasdaq Slide as Oil Prices Surge

Midday Market Overview and MomentumThe U.S. stock market is experiencing significant downward pressure during midday trading on Monday, March 2, 2026. Investor sentiment has been sharply rattled by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following military strikes over the weekend. This "risk-off" environment has led to a broad-based selloff across major indexes as traders pivot toward safe-haven assets.As of midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has plunged approximately 503 points, a ...