Stock Market Recap for Friday, October 9, 2026

The major U.S. stock indexes ended **broadly higher** on Friday, **October 9, 2026**, as markets shrugged off elevated bond yields and oil hovering above $91 to close the week on a positive note, with Trump announcing the U.S. will not attack Iran before next month’s midterm elections providing a crucial near-term geopolitical relief valve. The S&P 500 remained just off its all-time high as Q3 earnings season prepares to open Monday. The **S&P 500** gained **0.59%** (+46.18 pts) to **7,811.54**, remaining within striking distance of its October record intraday high of 7,844. The **Dow** surged **0.83%** (+423.31 pts) to **51,654.95.** The **Nasdaq** climbed **0.64%** (+172.83 pts) to **27,366.17.** The **Russell 2000** rose **0.46%** (+12.85 pts) to **2,806.98.** The **10-year Treasury yield** was little changed at **5.24%.** The **VIX** dropped **3.70%** to **14.84.** **Gold** surged **1.56%** to **$4,221.90.** **Crude Oil** was essentially flat at **$91.52/barrel.**