Dow Jones closes 186 points higher as Wall Street lifts

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks made minor gains on Tuesday as investors continue to weigh up the future direction of interest rates, whether inflation will be brought under control, and if a soft landing can be achieved.

"There are some indications that inflation is slowing significantly. What investors are really looking for is a gap down in major inflation data that could probably get the Fed's attention," Ti