U.S. stock indices opened lower on [Date], with the S&P 500 slipping 0.02%, the Nasdaq falling 0.22% and the Dow Jones dropping 0.10%. The modest declines reflected a cautious trading tone as investors assessed economic data, corporate earnings, inflation figures and signals from the Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank. Recent comments from Federal Reserve officials emphasized a data-dependent approach to interest rates, preserving uncertainty about the policy outlook. Rising Treasury yields weighed particularly on growth-oriented technology stocks, helping explain the Nasdaq's larger decline, while the Dow's smaller move suggested greater resilience in traditional sectors such as industrials and consumer staples. Analysts said the pullback was not a cause for alarm after a strong market rally over the past months, but highlighted the importance of focusing on long-term fundamentals, maintaining diversification and monitoring upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, monthly jobs figures and Federal Reserve meeting minutes. These releases could provide further clues about inflation, monetary policy and the market's next direction.