Wall Street Steadies as Inflation Matches Forecasts Amid Geopolitical Jitters

United States equity markets opened with a cautious but resilient tone on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as investors processed a critical inflation report and navigated ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East. The major indexes showed a split performance in early trading, reflecting a tug-of-war between optimistic tech earnings and concerns over rising energy costs.Market Indexes Opening PerformanceAs of 9:35 AM ET, the major market indexes were showing mixed results. The S&P 500 (SPY) edged up 0.1 ...