Major U.S. stock-indexes tumbled on Thursday, dragged down by a heavily-weighted financial sector, which fell as the U.S. Treasury yields dropped sharply, while the broad market sentiment was dented by growing threat of a global trade war as the Trump administration plans to impose import tariffs on China.
Most of Dow stocks in negative area (28 of 30). Top loser - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, -3.81%). Top gainer - The Coca-Cola Co (KO, +0.37%).
Most of S&P sectors in negative area. Top loser - Basic Materials (-0.6%). Sole gainer - Utilities (+1.0%).
At the moment:
Index/commodity | Last | Today's Change, points | Today's Change, % |
Dow | 24260.00 | -467.00 | -1.89% |
S&P 500 | 2671.50 | -46.75 | -1.72% |
Nasdaq 100 | 6743.50 | -140.50 | -2.04% |
Crude Oil | 64.38 | -0.79 | -1.21% |
Gold | 1329.00 | +7.50 | +0.57% |
U.S. 10yr | 2.80% | -0.10 | -3.58% |