Wednesday, the Dow closed 54.57 points (0.16%) lower at 34,934.27, the Nasdaq decreased 15.66 points (0.11%) to 14,124.10, and the S&P 500 was up 3.94 points (0.09%) at 4,475.01. The Russell 2000 increased 2.85 points (0.14%) to 2,079.31, and the Wilshire 5000 was down 12.64 points (0.03%) at 45,285.27.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was virtually unchanged, with its yield down to 2.042%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond was up 2/32, decreasing its yield to 2.355%.