Major U.S. stock-indexes fell in volatile trading on Wednesday as weak Chinese and U.S. factory data hit material and industrial stocks. Data showed U.S. manufacturing growth stayed at a two-year low in September, while Chinese factory activity shrank to a 6-1/2 year low in the month. The volatility in the U.S. stock market has increased recently as investors fret over a China-led global economic slowdown, a concern the Federal Reserve alluded to last week when it left interest rates unchanged.

Almost all of Dow stocks in negative area (24 of 30). Top looser - United Technologies Corporation (UTX, -2.43%). Top gainer - Pfizer Inc. (PFE, +0.88).

All of S&P index sectors also in negative area. Top looser Basic Materials (-1.5%).

At the moment:

Dow 16119.00 -110.00 -0.68%

S&P 500 1922.75 -9.25 -0.48%

Nasdaq 100 4247.75 -19.50 -0.46%

10 Year yield 2,15% +0,02

Oil 45.11 -1.25 -2.70%

Gold 1130.50 +5.70 +0.51%