US stocks open higher: Dow up 200 points, S&P climbs 0.2%

Core Viewpoint - US stocks experienced a slight increase following the release of inflation data that aligned with expectations, which bolstered speculation regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The S&P 500 index rose by 0.2% [1] - The Nasdaq Composite saw a slight gain [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 190 points, equivalent to a 0.4% rise [1]