US Markets Open Lower Despite Strong Job Growth

Following the release of December's employment data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showing a steady unemployment rate at 4.1%, major US stock indexes opened lower. The data revealed an addition of 256,000 new jobs, surpassing economists' expectations and fueling speculations that the Federal Reserve might maintain high interest rates to prevent the economy from overheating.

Key Players and Market Movements

At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.13%, with NVIDIA Corporation leading the losses at 3.45%. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 also saw declines, with MicroStrategy Inc. and Moderna Inc. experiencing significant drops of 6.82% and 20.01%, respectively. Meanwhile, the euro slightly decreased against the dollar, trading at $1.02109.

Anticipation Builds for President Biden's Foreign Policy Address

Adding to the day's significant events, outgoing US President Joe Biden is set to deliver a speech on foreign policy, drawing attention from investors and market analysts alike.