US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-S&P, Dow open subdued as rate cut optimism fades

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones opened muted on Tuesday as optimism over potential rate cuts from the Federal Reserve next year waned, with investors on tenterhooks ahead of more commentary from central bank officials.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 20.21 points, or 0.06%, at the open to 34,075.65.

The S&P 500 opened higher by 0.23 points, or 0.01%, at 4,366.21, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 37.01 points, or 0.27%, to 13,555.79 at the opening bell.