US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as investors assess Trump’s tariff threats

THE benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday (Nov 26), with investors assessing Donald Trump’s tariff pledges on top trade partners of the US and awaiting minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 121.7 points, or 0.27 per cent, at the open to 44,614.89.

The S&P 500 rose 12.7 points, or 0.21 per cent, at the open to 6,000.03, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 54.2 points, or 0.28 per cent, to 19,109.082 at the opening bell. REUTERS