Stock Market Update Monday August 3, 2026

Stock Market Update Monday August 3, 2026 The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 690 points on Monday, notching its 22nd record close of the year. The advance was supported by broad-based buying, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extending their recent gains and pushing U.S. equities back toward record territory as August trading gets underway.

Away From Stocks: Treasury yields retreated alongside crude oil prices, with the 10-year Treasury yield easing to 4.69% after briefly reaching its highest level of the year in the wake of last week’s FOMC meeting. WTI crude tumbled more than 5%, falling back to the $80-per-barrel level after the U.S. postponed additional military escalation efforts while diplomatic negotiations remain ongoing. The U.S. dollar continued to digest last week’s post-FOMC weakness but stabilized modestly on Monday. The Dollar Index (DXY) firmed to 99.95, though it remains roughly 1.5 points below levels seen at the start of last week. Gold trading was relatively subdued, consolidating near the $4,100-per-ounce level as investors assessed the latest moves in rates, the dollar, and geopolitical developments. The CBOE Volatility Index edged lower to 15.80, reflecting continued investor confidence and subdued demand for downside protection.