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Mar 2, 2026 4:00 AM

Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down On March 2? Markets Plunge As Iran-US Conflict Continues Amid 'Operation Epic Fury'

The stock market is bracing for a sea of red this Monday morning as geopolitical stability evaporated over the weekend. Following the launch of “Operation Epic Fury”—a massive U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran—investors are fleeing to safe-haven assets while equity futures signal a gap-down open.

Polymarket Odds Collapse

The sentiment on Polymarket, based on Polygon (CRYPTO: POL), reflects a near-certainty of a lower open.

The “Up” shares for the S&P 500 on March 2 have crashed to a mere 10% chance, a 40% drop from previous levels, as over $1.07 million in volume pours into the market.

War Footing Triggers Market Rout

By Sunday evening, the financial fallout was immediate and severe. Dow futures plummeted ...