Bearish Opening on Wall Street Following Federal Reserve Signals
The US stock market had a gloomy start this Tuesday as indexes opened lower. The drop follows the previous week's forward-leaning remarks from some Federal Reserve officials that have stirred investor anxiety.
Major Indices Fall as Market Opens
The opening bell saw notable falls across major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 92.46 points, recording a 0.27% drop, landing at 34,206.66. The S&P 500 also started the day off on the back foot, going down by 13.48 points or 0.31% to start at 4,396.11. Moreover, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell by 47.28 points, a 0.35% decrease, to open at 13,642.30.
PayPal Surges as iItDivests from European Loan Segment
In a more positive development, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) experienced an uptick after announcing its decision to offload a portion of its European 'buy now, pay later' loans. This move seems to have encouraged investors, leading to a climb in the company's stock.
