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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq point to a steady start ahead of jobs data; oil rises with gold and silver also climbing

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are pointing to a steady start ahead of the jobs data, with oil, gold, and silver also climbing.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 20:29 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 20:29 UTC

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite are all poised for a steady start today. Investor's Business Daily and CNBC both noted that the Dow rose on a surprise jobs report. The Nasdaq gained 0.06%, according to Bloomingbit. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are set for a second straight weekly gain before the jobs report, according to qz.com.

The Nasdaq's gain contrasts with the mixed performance of US stocks overall, as noted by Bloomingbit. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are set for a second straight weekly gain before the jobs report, according to qz.com. Meanwhile, Business Insider noted that one of the job market's biggest engines is stalling. Rising yields are pressuring Wall Street after a multi-day run, according to Yahoo Finance.

The stock market is headed for its second straight weekly win, according to Schaeffer's Investment Research. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are pointing to a steady start today, with oil, gold, and silver also climbing.

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What is the current state of the US stock market?

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are pointing to a steady start today, with the Nasdaq gaining 0.06%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are set for a second straight weekly gain before the jobs report.

What is the impact of the jobs report on the stock market?

The Dow rose on a surprise jobs report, according to Investor's Business Daily and CNBC. However, Business Insider noted that one of the job market's biggest engines is stalling.

What other commodities are seeing changes in value?

Oil, gold, and silver are also climbing in value.

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