NYSE Closes Positively Awaiting Fed Policy Statement

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed Tuesday mostly higher, supported by positive economic data, and anticipation for the results of the Federal Reserve meeting.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average marginally rose by 2.27 points and closed at 27,995.60

The S&P 500 index added 17.66 points, or 0.5%, and finished at 3,401.20 points, maintaining its rising trend for the third consecutive session.

Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite settled higher by 133.67 points, or 1.2%, at 11,190.32 points.