New york: Major stock indices on Wall Street opened lower on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 196.40 points, or 0.41 percent, to open at 47,435.60. The Standard and Poor's 500 index fell 35.33 points, or 0.51 percent, to 6,855.79. The Nasdaq Composite index lost 173.98 points, or 0.73 percent, to open at 23,784.50.

According to Qatar News Agency, this decline in major indices reflects ongoing market uncertainties. Wall Street's lower opening indicates investor caution amid varying economic signals and potential shifts in monetary policy. The losses across the Dow Jones, S and P 500, and Nasdaq Composite suggest broad-based concerns affecting different sectors.