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The US stock market opened on the 30th with major indices nearly unchanged. With the easing of Middle Eastern tensions and a cooling inflation rate, investors are awaiting the results of upcoming US trade negotiations and this week's latest employment data.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 195.00 points, or 0.45%, to 44,014.27 points; the S&P 500 increased by 14.58 points, or 0.24%, to 6,187.65 points. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq index rose by 44.70 points, or 0.22%, to close at 20,318.20 points.

Despite the weak industrial data in the US causing concern about the economic growth outlook, analysts pointed out that the market still watches the upcoming trade negotiations, which will significantly impact future economic conditions. Investors are hoping to receive favorable policy signals from these negotiations.

This week's upcoming employment data is seen as a key indicator of economic activity strength. The data is expected to show continued robustness in the job market, which will boost market confidence in future economic recovery.

Last week, the US Department of Labor released a new round of unemployment claims reports, indicating a slight decrease in the number of unemployed, which the market interpreted as an indication of a recovering workforce. However, the impact of inflation remains a key focus, as fluctuations in inflation data will directly influence the direction of the Federal Reserve's policies.

Overall, the market has chosen to remain on the sidelines ahead of the release of significant economic indicators and is looking forward to the trade negotiation results. Analysts remind investors to be cautious in this environment and manage risks effectively to cope with potential market volatility.