US-Börsen: Dow Jones notiert im Minus – KI‑Euphorie lässt nach

The enthusiasm following the planned initial public offering of Anthropic slightly diminished on Tuesday as US stock markets opened mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, comprised of standard stocks, opened nearly unchanged at 52,277 points. The S&P 500, with a broad range of companies, gained 0.5 percent at 7,713 counts. The Nasdaq, the technology-focused exchange, increased by about one percent to 26,410 points.

The Nasdaq 100, representing the 100 largest non-financial companies by market capitalization, also rose by roughly one percent to 29,566 counts.

Investors are closely watching upcoming company earnings, the Federal Reserve's (Fed) impending decision on interest rates, and tensions in the Middle East. The Fed is set to decide on interest rates on Wednesday, while the European Central Bank will follow on Thursday. While both central banks are expected not to raise interest rates, their language is closely monitored by market participants.

Daniela Hathorn, a market analyst at capital.com, noted that markets reacted particularly sensitively to the possibility that higher energy prices and persistent inflation could force the central banks to maintain their restrictive monetary policy.

For equities, distinguishing whether higher returns come from economic resilience or inflation and fiscal concerns has become increasingly important. Such a scenario could bolster corporate profits. The reporting season in the United States has begun, with companies like PayPal, Coca-Cola, and United Parcel Service Inc. releasing their results on Tuesday.

Positive earnings from firms like United Parcel Service Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. helped alleviate some of the market's concerns. United Parcel Service Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. shares saw about a one percent gain at market open, while both companies had raised their year-end revenue forecasts earlier.