U.S. stock markets saw a decline in early trading. According to RTHK, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below the 46,000-point mark, recording 45,825 points, a decrease of 383 points or 0.83%. The S&P 500 Index stood at 6,545 points, down by 35 points or 0.54%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite Index reported 21,844 points, a drop of 102 points or 0.47%.