© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 29, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

(Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened higher on Thursday after data showed a mild easing in inflation and solid consumer spending in October, adding to hopes of a likely downshift in the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hike policy.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 56.2 points, or 0.16%, at the open to 34533.59. The S&P 500 rose 7.0 points, or 0.17%, at the open to 4087.14​, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 7.2 points, or 0.06%, to 11475.172 at the opening bell.

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