New york: Major US stock indexes closed lower at the end of trading on Tuesday. Preliminary data showed that the SandP 500 fell 24.62 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 6,557.19. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 184.86 points, or 0.84 percent, to 21,762.77. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 87.24 points, or 0.19 percent, to 46,121.23.

According to Qatar News Agency, the decline in these indexes reflects ongoing market trends and investor responses to various economic indicators and global events. Stock market analysts observed that the day's trading was characterized by cautious investor behavior.