US equity markets opened in negative territory on Tuesday, with broad-based selling in the technology sector leading the decline.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened at 52,411 points, while Apple shares dipped 0.8% at the start of trading.
The cautious start to the session reflects renewed investor anxiety over the ongoing conflict in Iran, which continues to cast a shadow over global risk appetite.
The pullback marks a tentative shift in tone following a record-breaking second quarter for US equities.
While the initial decline is modest, the focus remains on how geopolitical instability interacts with inflation expectations and the Federal Reserve’s policy path.
Investors are closely watching whether the selling pressure broadens beyond tech or if it remains contained as the day progresses.