S&P 500 Opens Lower with 0.31% Decline to 6,947.60

0 min read Updated on 30 Jan 2026, 08:05 PM

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Overview

The S&P 500 index opened with a decline of 21.41 points or 0.31%, reaching 6,947.60 in early trading. This modest decrease reflects cautious market sentiment at the opening of the trading session.

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The S&P 500 index opened lower in early trading, declining 21.41 points to reach 6,947.60. This represents a 0.31% decrease from the previous session's close, indicating a subdued start to market activity.

Market Opening Performance

The benchmark U.S. equity index's opening performance reflects the initial market sentiment as trading commenced. The decline, while modest in percentage terms, demonstrates the market's cautious approach at the session's start.

Metric:	Value
Opening Level:	6,947.60
Point Change:	-21.41
Percentage Change:	-0.31%

The S&P 500's opening movement provides an early indication of market direction, though trading patterns can evolve significantly throughout the session as various factors influence investor sentiment and trading activity.

S&P 500 Index Closes Down 0.15% at 6,967.23 Points

0 min read Updated on 30 Jan 2026, 02:41 AM

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The S&P 500 index closed down 10.80 points or 0.15% at 6,967.23 points according to unofficial closing data. The modest decline reflects stable market conditions with minimal volatility during the trading session.

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The S&P 500 index ended its trading session with a slight decline, dropping 10.80 points to close at 6,967.23 according to unofficial closing data. The decline represents a 0.15% decrease from the previous session's close.

Market Performance Summary

The modest decline in the S&P 500 reflects relatively stable market conditions with minimal volatility during the trading session. The index's performance indicates a cautious trading environment among market participants.

Metric:	Value
Closing Level:	6,967.23 points
Point Change:	-10.80 points
Percentage Change:	-0.15%
Status:	Unofficial closing data

The unofficial closing figures provide an early indication of the index's performance, with final official data typically confirmed after market close procedures are completed.