The major indices of the US stock market started off mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average edging slightly higher and the Nasdaq Composite dipping lower. As of 9:45 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 was up 0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.02%, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.05%. The mixed start to the day comes after a strong rally in the US stock market on Monday, which saw the S&P 500 close at a record high. Investors are now looking ahead to the release of several key economic data points this week, including the consumer price index (CPI) and retail sales figures. The CPI is a measure of inflation, and a higher-than-expected reading could weigh on the stock market. Retail sales figures, on the other hand, provide a glimpse into consumer spending, which is a key driver of economic growth.