Wall Road in the present day: US shares slip, Jerome Powell’s testimony in focus

US shares opened decrease on Tuesday, as buyers awaited a sworn statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for perception on rates of interest and commerce tariffs.

On the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Common fell 69.0 factors, or 0.16%, to 44,401.38. The S&P 500 fell 17.1 factors, or 0.28%, to six,049.32​, whereas the Nasdaq Composite dropped 112.2 factors, or 0.57%, to 19,602.112.