In another sign the market was in a defensive mode, the Dow Jones Utility Index was the only major barometer to move higher, gaining 3.07 points to 433.44.

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The U.S. dollar index traded modestly lower Tuesday, as the index is also in a pause mode.

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The U.S. dollar index is trading slightly lower Tuesday morning, also in a pause mode.

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