{"id":53620,"date":"2025-09-25T10:07:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/u-s-stock-market-opens-lower-as-tech-sector-retreats-amid-economic-data-deluge\/53620\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:07:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:07:31","slug":"u-s-stock-market-opens-lower-as-tech-sector-retreats-amid-economic-data-deluge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/u-s-stock-market-opens-lower-as-tech-sector-retreats-amid-economic-data-deluge\/53620\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Stock Market Opens Lower as Tech Sector Retreats Amid Economic Data Deluge"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S. equity markets opened lower on Thursday, September 25, 2025, extending a recent downturn as investors digested a flurry of economic data and continued to express caution over the valuation of technology stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (IXIC<\/a>) led the declines, opening down 0.6%, while the benchmark S&P 500<\/a> (SPX<\/a>) fell 0.5% and the blue-chip Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average (DJIA<\/a>) slipped 0.2% at the start of trading. This marks a potential third consecutive day of losses for Wall Street, though all three major indexes remain near their record highs achieved earlier in the week. The subdued opening follows a mixed picture from futures trading earlier in the morning, which also indicated a downward bias.<\/p>\n

Key Economic Indicators and Federal Reserve Outlook<\/h2>\n

Today is a busy day for economic data, with several crucial reports influencing investor sentiment. The final revision to second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showed a stronger-than-expected annual growth rate of 3.8%, an upward revision from the previous estimate of 3.3%. This robust economic growth, coupled with weekly jobless claims falling to 218,000 from 232,000 the week prior, suggests ongoing resilience in the U.S. economy and labor market. Durable goods orders also unexpectedly rose, further reinforcing the picture of economic strength. However, these positive economic indicators could also be interpreted as potentially reducing the likelihood of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the near term, a factor that often weighs on market sentiment.<\/p>\n

Investors are keenly awaiting the August reading for the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, which is scheduled for release on Friday. This report will provide critical insights into inflationary pressures and could significantly influence the Fed's future monetary policy decisions. Adding to the policy discussion, several Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members are slated to deliver speeches throughout the day, with their remarks closely scrutinized for any hints regarding the central bank's stance. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments on Tuesday, noting that asset prices, particularly risky equities, appear "fairly highly valued," continue to resonate in the market and contribute to investor caution regarding valuations, especially in the technology sector.<\/p>\n

Major Corporate News and Stock Movements<\/h2>\n

The technology sector is once again a focal point, with tech shares leading the market's decline. Concerns about the substantial costs associated with artificial intelligence (AI) development and the stretched valuations of AI-focused giants are contributing to this trend.<\/p>\n

Among individual stocks making headlines:<\/p>\n