Wall Street opens lower as trade tensions escalate

Reuters 

(Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened lower on Wednesday after retaliated to Washington's latest tariffs, clouding a strong showing for corporate earnings.

The fell 13.19 points, or 0.05 percent, at the open to 25,615.72. The opened lower by 1.66 points, or 0.06 percent, at 2,856.79. The Composite dropped 3.66 points, or 0.05 percent, to 7,880.00 at the opening bell.

(Reporting by in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)

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First Published: Wed, August 08 2018. 19:11 IST