# stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 0.2% on Monday.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- The ISM services PMI fell to 54 in March, below market expectations of 55.
- Financial sector stocks led U.S. markets, rising 0.6% during Monday's session.
- Materials sector stocks declined by 0.5% on Monday, underperforming other sectors.
- Oil prices increased slightly to $111.60, while copper rose 0.7% to $5.6210.

**Countries:** United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, India

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