Weekend markets update: DAX 23612 -0.12%, DOW 47429 -0.01%, NASDAQ 24648 +0.05%, FTSE 10315 -0.04%, HANGSENG 25324 -0.05%, EURUSD 11631 +0.12%, GOLD 5191 +0.40%, SILVER 8483 +0.39%, USOIL 9108 +1.78%

Weekend markets update: DAX 23612 -0.12%, DOW 47429 -0.01%, NASDAQ 24648 +0.05%, FTSE 10315 -0.04%, HANGSENG 25324 -0.05%, EURUSD 11631 +0.12%, GOLD 5191 +0.40%, SILVER 8483 +0.39%, USOIL 9108 +1.78%

Global financial markets experienced mixed performance during weekend trading on March 7, 2026, with key indices and commodities reflecting ongoing economic uncertainties. The DAX 30 fell 0.12% to 23,612, while the FTSE 100 declined 0.04% to 10,315, indicating cautious sentiment in European markets. In the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.01% to 47,429, continuing a week marked by weak jobs data and rising oil prices. Conversely, the Nasdaq Composite rose slightly by 0.05% to 24,648, showing relative resilience in tech-heavy sectors.

Commodity markets saw notable gains, with gold prices climbing 0.40% to $5,191 per ounce and silver rising 0.39% to $84.83, driven by inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil surged 1.78% to $91.08 per barrel, reflecting heightened risks to global shipping and energy markets amid regional conflicts. The EUR/USD pair rose 0.12% to 1.1631, while the Hang Seng Index in Asia fell 0.05% to 25,324, underscoring divergent regional responses to macroeconomic pressures.

Weekend trading activity, available through platforms like IG, allowed investors to hedge positions or respond to news over the weekend, though risks associated with leveraged instruments such as spread bets and CFDs remain significant. The U.S. economy's recent loss of 92,000 jobs in February and a rising unemployment rate to 4.4% further contributed to market volatility. With energy prices surging and global economic interdependencies strained, investors remain cautious ahead of potential policy responses and evolving geopolitical developments.