Dow Jones index pushed down by Exxon Mobil

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%.