Stocks Fall as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Persist

Wall Street began the month of June with a dip on Monday, June 2nd, as investors grappled with lingering trade tensions between the United States and China. Global markets experienced declines, mirroring the downbeat tone of major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. These indices all saw notable losses in response to these anxieties. The Dow Jones shed 160 points, while the S&P 500 retreated by 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite opened with a 0.5% decline.