Major U.S. stock-indexes lower on Tuesday as oil prices fell and investors focused on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where it is widely expected to raise interest rates. Trading volumes were light as a blizzard in the northeastern United States grounded flights and kept people indoors.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (21 of 30). Top loser - Chevron Corporation (CVX, -1.49%). Top gainer - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT, +1.58%).

All S&P sectors in negative area. Top loser - Basic Materials (-1.4%).

At the moment:

Dow 20783.00 -60.00 -0.29%

S&P 500 2358.25 -13.50 -0.57%

Nasdaq 100 5373.75 -25.50 -0.47%

Oil 47.35 -1.05 -2.17%

Gold 1204.20 +1.10 +0.09%

U.S. 10yr 2.59 -0.01