The stock market opened lower on Monday as investors reacted to higher interest rates and the possibility of more rate hikes in the future.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.2%.

Investors are also bracing for a busy week of earnings reports from major companies such as Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

On Monday, Wall Street opened lower as investors weighed the impact of higher interest rates and the possibility of more rate hikes in the future.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.2%.

The market volatility decreased as investors took a cautious stance ahead of the slew of earnings reports this week.

Analysts said the market is likely to remain volatile until the Federal Reserve’s next meeting in March, when it is expected to provide more clarity on its plans for interest rates.

This week, investors will be watching closely for earnings reports from Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft.

It is expected that the reports will provide insight into the health of the technology sector and the broader market.

For now, investors remain cautious as they wait for more information on the direction of the stock market.