The S&P 500 surged 2.91% and the Dow added 1,125 points on March 31 — the best session since May 2025 — as Iran exit signals from the White House ignited a broad relief rally to end Q1.
The S&P 500 surged 2.91% and the Dow added 1,125 points on March 31 — the best session since May 2025 — as Iran exit signals from the White House ignited a broad relief rally.
The Dow and Nasdaq crossed into official correction territory Friday. Trump's threat to seize Iran's Kharg Island sent Brent crude above $115 as Q2 opened.
Five straight weekly losses have left the S&P 500 just 2% from formal correction territory. JOLTS, retail sales, and the March jobs report arrive this week.
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