New york: Major US stock indices opened lower on Wall Street Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 80.9 points, or 0.17 percent, to 48,173.92 at the open. The S and P 500 dropped 24.4 points, or 0.36 percent, to 6,826.47 at the start of trading. The Nasdaq Composite also declined, falling 143.8 points, or 0.61 percent, to open at 2,326.645.

According to Qatar News Agency, these early declines come amid ongoing concerns in the market about various economic indicators and their potential impacts on future growth. Investors are closely monitoring developments and reacting to the latest economic data and forecasts, which have contributed to the cautious sentiment driving the indices down at the start of trading.