Market Awaits Key Economic Indicators

As the U.S. stock market opened, major indexes showed mixed movements. Investors are keenly awaiting the release of crucial economic data, including jobless claims and retail sales figures, which are expected to provide insights into the economy's health.

At 8:22 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was slightly down by 0.30%, while the Nasdaq 100 saw a modest increase of 0.19%. The S&P 500 remained flat, indicating a cautious approach by investors. In currency markets, the euro weakened against the dollar, trading at 1.02691, a decrease of 0.27%.