Stocks and yields traded lower Tuesday ahead of key events later in the week. The Reserve Bank of Australia released minutes from its August meeting, signaling potential for further easing, while the Bank of Japan noted persistent inflation. US durable goods orders disappointed, but consumer confidence rose. In futures markets, gold futures moved slightly higher while silver, crude oil futures and Bitcoin futures fell. US Treasury auctions begin today, with a nine companies with a market cap over $1 billion reporting earnings after the close.