Dow Jones falls 253 points as Iran tensions, earnings weigh mood

U.S. equities opened weaker, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down about 253 points, or 0.51%, as investors paused after a recent rally. Persistent geopolitical tensions and a mixed batch of corporate earnings weighed on sentiment. The move signals a modest risk-off tone rather than a major market shock.

Analysis

U.S. equities opened weaker, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down about 253 points, or 0.51%, as investors paused after a recent rally. Persistent geopolitical tensions and a mixed batch of corporate earnings weighed on sentiment. The move signals a modest risk-off tone rather than a major market shock.