The market opened with positive momentum, with the S&P up 0.3%, NASDAQ gaining 0.8%, and both Dow and Russell returning to positive territory.

Gold surged 2.26% and silver jumped 6% despite a CME margin hike. Oil edged up less than 1% following Venezuela-related news, while natural gas plunged over 6%. Bond markets showed modest firmness before giving back some gains.

ASML stood out pre-market after receiving an upgrade implying a 30% price target by year-end, pushing shares up more than 3%.