US equity markets closed in negative territory on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posting modest losses while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained largely flat.

The S&P 500 declined 0.14% to close at 7,498.96 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.57% to 25,690.90.

06 points. The subdued trading session reflects a period of consolidation for US benchmarks, which have delivered some of the strongest returns in years during the second quarter.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw minimal movement, ending the session down just 6.06 points.

The subdued trading session reflects a period of consolidation for US benchmarks, which have delivered some of the strongest returns in years during the second quarter.

With the final trading day of the quarter underway, investors appear to be taking profits or holding positions steady ahead of the close, rather than chasing new highs.

The lack of significant directional catalysts contributed to the narrow range of trading across major indices.