Wednesday, the Dow closed 144.67 points (0.42%) lower at 34,496.51, the Nasdaq lost 315.35 points (2.22%) to finish at 13,888.82, and the S&P 500 decreased 43.97 points (0.97%) to 4,481.15. The Russell 2000 was down 29.11 points (1.42%) at 2,016.94, and the Wilshire 5000 fell 538.63 points (1.18%) to 44,968.39.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 25/32, bringing its yield up to 2.597%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 29/32, increasing its yield to 2.614%.