S&P 500 Falls for Second Session Ahead of Inflation Report: Investor Sentiment Weakens, Fear & Greed Inde

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Tuesday.

U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 falling for the second straight session amid a decline in tech stocks.

President Donald Trump hardened Washington’s negotiating stance in a Truth Social post, requiring Tehran to pay for war damages.

Traders are waiting on Wednesday’s CPI report, with markets expecting headline inflation to cool to 3.4% from 3.5%, with core at 2.5%.

On the economic data front, the U.S.