BREAKING: U.S. Stock Markets Open Lower as Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Decline.....
U.S. stock markets opened lower across the board, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all posting early losses as investors turned cautious at the start of the session. The pullback comes amid profit-taking near record levels, mixed economic signals, and continued uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Weakness in major technology and growth stocks weighed on sentiment, while lighter holiday trading volumes amplified market moves. Investors are now closely watching upcoming economic data and Fed commentary for clues on interest rate direction and broader market momentum.