Market Pulse
Today's market drivers and sentiment snapshot.
Last updated
Feb 28, 2026, 4:10 PM EST
Sentiment Score
+1.0 vs yesterday
Daily Summary
February 28, 2026
The market saw modest declines across major indices with the Dow down 1.05%, S&P 500 down 0.48%, and Nasdaq down 0.32%, while volatility increased as indicated by a 3.92% rise in the VIX. Elevated oil prices, rising 2.73%, likely influenced by Middle East tensions and lower U.S....
Sentiment Trend
30-day sentiment score
Top Drivers Today
Key factors moving markets
21 headlines with positive tone; lead story: "How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy".
22 headlines with mixed tone; lead story: "2 BDCs To Buy For Stress-Free Retirement Cash Flow".
9 headlines with positive tone; lead story: "Expect Gold, Treasuries, and Other Safe Assets to Rise After Iran Attack. Why Investors Shouldn't Panic.".
1 headlines with negative tone; lead story: "Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Future Drop Ahead Of January Wholesale Inflation Print—Netflix, Block, Rocket Lab In Focus".
4 headlines with mixed tone; lead story: "Any chance the Fed cuts rates this year is ‘evaporating before our very eyes' as Iran tensions raise oil prices".
Major Indices
Real-time market performance
S&P 500
-0.48%NASDAQ
-0.32%Dow Jones
-1.05%VIX
+3.92%10Y Treasury
+0.40%Crude Oil
+2.73%