Stock Market Update Tuesday March 31 , 2026
- Mar 31
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Stock Market Update Tuesday March 31 , 2026 Equities staged a sharp rebound, with the S&P 500 rallying 2.9% amid renewed geopolitical de-escalation hopes tied to Iran, narrowing first-quarter losses to under 5% on the final trading day of the period. The advance reflected a broad-based risk-on rotation led by technology.
Away From Stocks: In rates: Treasury yields declined across the curve, with both the 2-year note and the long bond easing three basis points to 3.79% and 4.88%, respectively. In commodities, WTI crude slipped below $102 per barrel, while gold rallied 3.2% to $4,672 per ounce. Bitcoin advanced toward the $68,000 level, and volatility compressed sharply, with the VIX falling five points to the mid-20s.
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