Major stock indexes in the United States opened higher on Tuesday with investors monitoring the latest data releases, as well as the G7 summit and the COVID situation in China. House prices in the US recorded rises in April, with possible signs of deceleration. The US international trade deficit dropped by $2.4 billion to $104.3 billion in May.
The Dow Jones gained 0.67% or just over 200 points at 9:30 am ET as UnitedHealth Group Inc. increased by 1.27%. The Nasdaq 100 grew by 0.57%, with Marriott International jumping 3.83%. The S&P 500 added 0.61%, led by Las Vegas Sands Corp. which soared 8.05%.
The euro traded 0.53% lower compared to the dollar, going for 1.05287 at 9:33 am ET.