Wall Street Wavers Amid Labor Market Concerns
Wall Street faced a downturn on Thursday as jobless claims increased, raising concerns about the labor market's health. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq opened lower as cautious investors monitored Middle East tensions, adding to the day's market instability.
Wall Street experienced a decline on Thursday morning as an uptick in jobless claims triggered anxiety over the labor market's stability. This development prompted investors to adopt a more cautious approach.
At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 97.0 points, equating to a 0.23% decrease, landing at 42,099.53. Simultaneously, the S&P 500 recorded an 11.4 point dip, or 0.20%, opening at 5,698.19.
The Nasdaq Composite also saw a decline, with a 65.6 point drop, or 0.37%, ending up at 17,859.486 as tensions in the Middle East kept investors wary of potential geopolitical escalations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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