New york: Major US stock indices opened lower Monday on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 118.5 points, or 0.24 percent, to 49,112.2 points at the open. The S and P 500 declined 12.4 points, or 0.17 percent, to 7,152.72 points at the start of trading. The Nasdaq Composite also dropped 37.0 points, or 0.15 percent, to open at 24,799.637 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, this decline in the major indices comes amid ongoing market conditions. Investors are closely watching the performance of these indices as they navigate the current economic environment. The fluctuations in the stock market reflect the broader economic trends and investor sentiment at the start of the week.