Market Overview - Futures are trading lower after a strong risk-on day, with major indices closing higher, led by the Nasdaq which rose 1.41% to 22,837 [2] - The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw gains, closing at 6,876 (up 0.89%) and showing a positive mid-week session [2] - The upcoming February jobs numbers are anticipated to impact market sentiment, especially if they exceed analysts' expectations [2][6] Treasury Bonds - After two days of selling, Treasury yields fell across the curve, with the 30-year bond closing at 4.72% and the 10-year note at 4.09% [3] Oil and Gas - The energy sector experienced a decline, with Brent Crude closing at $81.76 (up 0.44%) and West Texas Intermediate at $75.28 (up 0.97%), following a significant 12% increase in spot pricing [3] - Natural gas prices fell by 4.29% to $2.93 due to above-normal warm temperatures across much of the country [3] Precious Metals - Gold and Silver rebounded after previous selling, with Gold closing at $5,136 (up 0.90%) and Silver at $83.27 (up 1.64%) [4] Cryptocurrency - Cryptocurrency markets saw a recovery, with Bitcoin rising over 8% to surpass $73,000, its highest level in nearly a month, driven by political momentum [5] - At 8 AM EST, Bitcoin was trading at $73,010 (up 7.7%) and Ethereum at $2,138 (up 9.5%) [5]
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Yahoo Finance·2026-03-05 13:01