Market Overview - Futures are trading higher as traders buy the dip after a significant market drop of over 1,100 points, with major indices recovering sharply from their lows [2] - The small-cap Russell 2000 closed down 1.79% at 2,608, while the Nasdaq finished at 22,516, down 1.02% [2] - The S&P 500 was last seen at 6,816, down 0.94%, and the Dow Jones closed down 0.83% at 48,501 [2] Treasury Bonds - Yields across the Treasury curve increased as investors seek safe investments amid stubborn inflation and rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions [3] - The 30-year bond closed at 4.71%, while the benchmark 10-year note was last seen at 4.07% [3] Oil and Gas - Energy prices have surged, with spot energy pricing up almost 9% in early trading before easing [4] - Brent Crude closed at $81.94, up 5.4%, and West Texas Intermediate was last seen at $74.56, up 4.7% [4] - Natural gas closed at $3.04, up 3.18% on the day [4] Gold Market - Gold prices fell due to a stronger dollar and profit-taking, with central bank demand for gold in 2026 dropping 82% from 2025 [5] - The last trade for gold was reported at $5,087, down 4.23%, while silver ended at $81.93, down 8.16% [5]
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Yahoo Finance·2026-03-04 12:54