Dow Jones Industrial Average Index maintained its downward trend on Tuesday as US consumer confidence index dropped to 61.1 instead of predicted increase to 68.2. Blue chip index fell 0.16% or 20.81 points and finished at 12,632.91, weighted down by Exxon Mobil. The oil giant lost 2.1% on its worse than expected production report. Financials supported the index on the upside with American Express gaining 2%. On monthly basis Down Jones index gained 3.4%.