India, Oct. 13 -- The S&P 500 opened lower on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as investors assessed third-quarter bank earnings and renewed selling pressure in semiconductor stocks. Inflation concerns, oil prices and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook also remained in focus.

According to Reuters, the S&P 500 fell 12 points, or 0.15%, to 7,795.27 at the opening bell. The index's opening level may change as trading progresses.

S&P 500 Today: Key Highlights

Wall Street's benchmark index started Tuesday's session in negative territory amid weakness in technology stocks and uncertainty over the economic outlook.

Key developments include:

Opening level: 7,795.27

Opening decline: 12 points

Percentage fall: 0.15%

Major concerns: Semic...