S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as investors assess Trump's tariff threats

(Reuters) - The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday, with investors assessing Donald Trump's tariff pledges on top trade partners of the U.S. and awaiting minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 121.7 points, or 0.27%, at the open to 44,614.89. The S&P 500 rose 12.7 points, or 0.21%, at the open to 6,000.03​, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 54.2 points, or 0.28%, to 19,109.082 at the opening bell.

Source: Investing.com