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US: Wall St opens lower as Middle East tensions rise

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Published Thu, Jun 12, 2025 · 09:45 PM
    • The S&P 500 fell 12.3 points, or 0.20 per cent, at the open to 6,009.9​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 37.0 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 19,578.874 at the opening bell.
    • The S&P 500 fell 12.3 points, or 0.20 per cent, at the open to 6,009.9​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 37.0 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 19,578.874 at the opening bell. PHOTO: AFP

    [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Jun 12) as signs of rising tensions in the Middle East hurt risk sentiment and investors sought more clarity on Washington’s recent trade deals with China.

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128.4 points, or 0.30 per cent, at the open to 42,737.36.

    The S&P 500 fell 12.3 points, or 0.20 per cent, at the open to 6,009.9​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 37.0 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 19,578.874 at the opening bell. REUTERS

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