The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 225.92 points, or 0.85 per cent, to 26,313.65, the S&P 500 lost 12.22 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 3,246.22 and the Nasdaq Composite added 44.87 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 10,587.81. — Reuters pic
Investors also worried about the expiration of enhanced employment benefits today as US Congress was no closer to a deal yesterday to extend or replace the extra US$600-per-week in payments to tens of millions thrown out of work by the coronavirus. But the S&P gained ground as the day wore on and closed well above its session low, which was reached at 1000 EDT .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 225.92 points, or 0.85 per cent, to 26,313.65, the S&P 500 lost 12.22 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 3,246.22 and the Nasdaq Composite added 44.87 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 10,587.81.