Major US stock indices close sharply lower.

The major US stock indices are closing sharply lower for the day. The final numbers are showing: Dow industrial average -444.23 points, or -0.90% at 44303.40S&P index -57.58 points or -0.95% at 6025.99NASDAQ index -268.59 points or -1.36% at 19523.40 Russell 2000-27.41 points or -1.19% at 2279.70For the trading week, the declines today turn the major indices lower for the second consecutive week:Dow industrial average fell -0.54%S&P -0.24%NASDAQ index -0.53%Russell 2000-0.35% This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

Major US stock indices close sharply lower.

The major US stock indices are closing sharply lower for the day. The final numbers are showing:

  • Dow industrial average -444.23 points, or -0.90% at 44303.40
  • S&P index -57.58 points or -0.95% at 6025.99
  • NASDAQ index -268.59 points or -1.36% at 19523.40
  • Russell 2000-27.41 points or -1.19% at 2279.70

For the trading week, the declines today turn the major indices lower for the second consecutive week:

  • Dow industrial average fell -0.54%
  • S&P -0.24%
  • NASDAQ index -0.53%
  • Russell 2000-0.35%
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.