Markets Battle Geopolitical Volatility: Dow Recovers 800 Points After Early Iran War Fears

U.S. equity markets experienced a roller-coaster session on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a massive early-morning sell-off followed by a resilient afternoon recovery. Investors spent the day weighing the impact of military developments on global energy supplies against a backdrop of resilient corporate earnings and critical upcoming labor market data.Major Market Index PerformanceThe major indexes finished the day in the red, though they ended far a ...