Markets News, Mar. 2, 2026: Major Stock Indexes End Mixed
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Traders watched rising geopolitical tensions and worried the U.S.-Iran conflict could go on longer than anticipated.
Trump says U.S. Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
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Major stock indexes closed lower Tuesday as the conflict in the Middle East escalated, but pared steep declines after President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy would escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary.
Oil prices have increased 14% in the past week to the highest in a year, but futures are much more muted, with year-ahead prices barely changed. This implies the boost to oil company profits will only be short-term,
Economic activity in the U.S. services sector gained momentum in February, with the ISM Services PMI rising to its highest reading since July 2022. The index advanced to 56.1% in February from 53.8% in the previous month,
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The S&P/ASX 200 is set to open sharply lower amid a major escalation in the Middle East. Here are today's top stories.
Stocks are higher Wednesday, staging a rebound after a pullback on Iran war fears. Oil prices were easing their climb on Wednesday afternoon, after a big jump this week.