Stock Market Update
04-Mar-26 14:00 ET
Gold Edges Higher to $5,134 on Middle East Tensions, Dollar Pause
Dow +267.84
at 48768.00,
Nasdaq +351.82
at 22868.53,
S&P +63.50
at 6882.12
[BRIEFING.COM] The Nasdaq Composite (+1.56%) is in first place with about two hours to go on the session, up about 352 points.
Gold futures settled $11.00 higher (+0.2%) at $5,134.70/oz, as safe-haven demand resurfaced amid escalating Middle East tensions, stabilizing prices after earlier volatility. A pause in the U.S. dollar's advance also lent support, offsetting pressure from elevated Treasury yields and recent profit-taking.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index is down around -0.2% to $98.90.
