The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes jumped at the open on Tuesday, led by a bounce in technology-related stocks, while the blue-chip Dow was subdued on uncertainty over more US fiscal stimulus.

The S&P 500 opened higher by 14.69 points, or 0.45pc, at 3,295.75, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 94.50 points, or 0.88pc, to 10,873.30 at the opening bell.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose just 22.64 points, or 0.08pc, at the open to 27,170.34.