Market Update: Dow slips, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb amidst geopolitical uncertainties.

Stock indexes are muted in morning trading as investors focus on inflation and growth prospects. Bond yields are lower and energy markets are quiet. The European Central Bank's annual forum will take place this week, and investors will watch for clues on the path for interest rates around the world. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose about 0.2%, the S&P 500 was near-flat, while the Dow industrials fell 0.2%. Russian assets came under modest pressure, and energy markets were quiet.