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U.S. stock indexes including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped as investors digested a surprise economic data release, with the Dow bearing the brunt of the decline. An energy-sector stock drew separate attention for approaching a potential technical buy point even as broader indexes fell. Adding to the pressure, oil prices rose during the session, further weighing on sentiment as investors weighed inflationary implications for consumers and businesses. The moves reflect continued market sensitivity to incoming economic data and commodity price swings.