The three major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed, Nvidia fell more than 4%, and international gold prices hit a record high again

U.S. stocks were mixed Tuesday as investors priced in solid quarterly results from major banks, speeches from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, and recent rising trade policy uncertainty. The Dow closed slightly higher, the Nasdaq was dragged down by technology stocks, and the international gold price hit a record high. Technology stocks such as Nvidia fell, the performance of large banks exceeded expectations, and the financial sector rose. IMF raises global growth forecast but warns tariffs weaken growth prospects.