Stocks recovered their earlier losses on Tuesday, with major indexes closing near unchanged.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each finished flat after falling sharply in morning trading.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rebounded, ending the session slightly lower.
Bond market volatility added pressure throughout the day as investors weighed shifting rate expectations.
Oil prices climbed, with crude rising on supply concerns and geopolitical tensions.
Energy stocks gained as a result, helping offset weakness in technology and consumer shares.
Trading volume remained elevated as markets reacted to mixed economic data and cautious Fed signals.
