U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Monday as investors assessed geopolitical risks tied to Iran and awaited corporate earnings and macroeconomic data.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.03% to 53,261.95 points at the open, while the S&P 500 declined 0.14% to 7,663.38 points. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.44% to 26,065.32 points.
Investor sentiment was dampened by concerns over escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, with Washington signaling a potential economic response. The so-called "economic D-Day"—a reference to a decisive economic measure targeting Iran—added to market caution.
Traders also positioned ahead of key corporate and macroeconomic releases. Nvidia, the AI chip giant, is scheduled to report quarterly earnings later this week, a report closely watched for insights into the artificial intelligence sector’s growth trajectory. Additionally, investors are awaiting the latest U.S. inflation data, which will provide further clarity on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.
The mixed signals from geopolitics and economic indicators contributed to the cautious start, with market participants balancing risk sentiment before the release of high-impact data and earnings reports.
