Dow falls more than 400 points, oil rises after new U.S. strikes against Iran
Wall Street indices ended a three-day decline on September 3, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 295 points. The S&P 500 rose 0.46% and the Nasdaq climbed 0.45%. Gains were driven by a rally in tech stocks including NVIDIA, Tesla, Microsoft and Meta, while Treasury yields retreated from multi-year peaks to 4.79%. Fed Governor Christopher Waller stated he could support holding interest rates steady this month if inflation continues to cool. The three major averages are currently on track for a winning week.
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- ✓ The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
- ✓ Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he could support holding interest rates steady this month if inflation continues to cool.
- ✓ Treasury yields eased from multi-year highs.
What changed
Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled openness to holding interest rates steady if inflation cools.
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US Stocks Rise as Fed Governor Signals Rate Stability
Wall Street indices ended a three-day decline on September 3, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 295 points. The S&P 500 rose 0.46% and the Nasdaq climbed 0.45%. Gains were driven by a rally in tech stocks including NVIDIA, Tesla, Microsoft and Meta, while Treasury yields retreated from multi-year peaks to 4.79%. Fed Governor Christopher Waller stated he could support holding interest rates steady this month if inflation continues to cool. The three major averages are currently on track for a winning week.
Why it matters
Markets previously faced volatility and a 400-point Dow drop following US strikes against Iran. Investors are now balancing geopolitical risks against inflation data and Federal Reserve policy.
What is confirmed
- The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
- Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he could support holding interest rates steady this month if inflation continues to cool.
- Treasury yields eased from multi-year highs.
What to watch next
- August payrolls report
- Federal Reserve interest rate decision for September
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- economictimes.indiatimes.com — Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stocks rise as Waller signals openness to holding rates steady
- hdfcsky.com — Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech Stocks Rally, Yields Cool from Multi-Year Peaks
- www.cnbc.com — Stock futures are little changed as traders await August jobs report: Live updates
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US Stocks Snap Losing Streak as Treasury Yields Ease
US stock markets ended a three-day decline on September 3, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 295 points. The S&P 500 gained 0.46% and the Nasdaq increased 0.45% as the 10-year Treasury yield retreated to 4.79% and oil prices stabilized near $95. This recovery follows a period of volatility where the Dow previously dropped 400 points after US strikes against Iran and bond yields hit multiyear highs due to inflation fears and potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Why it matters
Markets are reacting to a combination of geopolitical tension in the Middle East and domestic monetary policy. Investors are weighing the impact of US military actions against Iran alongside persistent inflation that may force the Federal Reserve to raise rates this month.
What is confirmed
- The Dow rose 295 points on September 3, 2026.
- The S&P 500 gained 0.46% and the Nasdaq rose 0.45% on September 3, 2026.
- The 10-year Treasury yield pulled back to 4.79%.
- Oil prices held near $95.
- The Dow fell 400 points following US strikes against Iran.
- Bond yields reached multiyear highs on Tuesday.
Still unconfirmed
- The Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this month to combat inflation.
What to watch next
- Federal Reserve decision on interest rate hikes
- Further military developments regarding US strikes in Iran
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (10)
- CNBC — Stock futures are little changed after Wall Street closes out winning August: Live updates
- WSJ — U.S. Stock Futures Slip Amid Bond Selloff
- Yahoo Finance — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver as inflation, Fed rate-hike fears persist
- AP News — Oil prices rise and stocks slide as Middle East violence flares, adding to uncertainty
- www.nbcnews.com — Bond yields surge and stocks tumble as inflation fears raise the odds of an interest rate hike
- Investing.com — U.S. futures muted as markets parse rate jitters, more Iran strikes
- finance.yahoo.com — Dow falls 400 points after U.S. strikes Iran, oil surges
- seekingalpha.com — Goehring & Rozencwajg Q2 2026 Natural Resource Market Commentary
- apnews.com — Stocks rise on Wall Street as oil prices, bond yields hold relatively steady
- hdfcsky.com — Dow Rallies 295 Points, Nasdaq Adds 0.45% as Treasury Yields Ease
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