Morning Market Brief: U.S. Stock Market's Major Indices Diverge, Dow Slightly Down, Precious Metals Stabilize Awaiting Federal Reserve Minutes Guidance

On Tuesday morning, the U.S. stock market showed a mixed pattern with divergence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 indices slightly rose, with overall trading sentiment leaning towards caution.

Market attention is focused on the upcoming release of the Federal Reserve's December monetary policy meeting minutes, which will provide key clues for future rate hike or cut paths. Investors are generally cautious, waiting for clearer policy signals to guide market direction.

In specific data, the Dow fell by 34.97 points, a decrease of 0.07%, closing at 48,426.96; the Nasdaq rose by 4.65 points, an increase of 0.02%, closing at 23,479.00; the S&P 500 increased by 1.55 points, a rise of 0.02%, closing at 6,907.29.

Meanwhile, the precious metals market shows signs of stabilization. After experiencing a sharp decline from historical highs, silver and gold prices have gradually steadied following a correction, with some bargain buyers supporting the price trend. Their subsequent performance will also be influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve policies.