NYSE Trader
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2020.
  • US stocks jumped on Monday and bond ETFs surged after a safety trade was sparked by Hamas attacking Israel.
  • Oil prices, energy stocks, and defense stocks surged in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict.
  • Comments from Federal Reserve members also signaled that further interest rate hikes may not be necessary.

US stocks jumped on Monday after a safety trade was sparked by Hamas attacking Israel over the weekend.