StocksWall Street Opens Lower as Slowdown Worries MountSavePrintTraders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on Aug. 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid/ReutersReuters9/1/2022|Updated: 9/1/2022 U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Thursday, starting September on a dour note as weak factory activity surveys from Europe and Asia amplified fears of a global economic slowdown.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesCiti Announces Match Program for Government Contribution to Trump AccountsFeb 07, 2026Canada Make Winning Start, US Women Thump Finns, Germany and Sweden Triumph at Winter OlympicsFeb 07, 2026Former World Series Champ Terrance Gore Dies at 34Feb 07, 20263 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Dies at 47Feb 07, 2026Related TopicsUSstocksCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare