Markets Today — March 5, 2026
S&P 500 -0.56%, DXY +0.30%, VIX +12.29%, WTI +5.59%. Risk tone cautious; bubble risk remains elevated.
# Markets Today — March 5, 2026
## What Moved Today
- **S&P 500 (SPX):** 6,830.71 (**-0.56%**)
- **US Dollar Index (DXY):** 99.07 (**+0.30%**)
- **Volatility (VIX):** 23.75 (**+12.29%**)
- **Gold:** 5,087 (**-0.65%**) — softer on the day
- **Bitcoin (BTC):** 71,158.71 (**-2.13%**) — risk appetite cooled
- **Oil (WTI):** 78.83 (**+5.59%**) — notable strength