Stock Market Today, March 9: Markets Rally Back After President Trump Suggests Iran War Could Be Close to Ending

S&P 500 rose 0.81% to 6,794.34, Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.38% to 22,695.95, and the Dow added 0.50% to 47,740.79 as markets reversed sharp early losses tied to the Iran war. The rebound—led by tech—signals a modest risk-on sentiment and a short-term recovery rather than a decisive shift in market direction.

Analysis

S&P 500 rose 0.81% to 6,794.34, Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.38% to 22,695.95, and the Dow added 0.50% to 47,740.79 as markets reversed sharp early losses tied to the Iran war. The rebound—led by tech—signals a modest risk-on sentiment and a short-term recovery rather than a decisive shift in market direction.