Major United States stock markets wrapped up a recent trading session in negative territory, reflecting downward pressure across key Wall Street benchmarks. The retreat in New York came as broader market movements saw major indices drift lower while regional economic indicators and commodities shifted.
During the session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 105.83 points to finish at 52,369.27. The broader S&P 500 index decreased by 20.74 points, settling at 7,723.24, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite experienced the steepest decline, falling 331.14 points to end at 26,218.71.
Commodities and Currency Movements
Alongside the downward movement in U.S. equities, commodities saw notable pullbacks. The December crude oil contract decreased by US$2.52, closing at US$100.26 per barrel. At the same time, the December gold contract fell by US$16.50.
In currency exchange, the Canadian dollar traded slightly higher at 71.50 cents US, compared to 71.25 cents US in the previous session. Meanwhile, Canada's main stock index managed to move in the opposite direction of U.S. markets, lifted by strength in domestic bank stocks to finish up 30.84 points at 36,295.93.
