Wednesday, the Dow lost 129.64 points (0.38%) to finish at 34,168.09, the Nasdaq was up 2.82 points (0.02%) at 13,542.12, and the S&P 500 decreased 6.52 points (0.15%) to 4,349.93. The Russell 2000 fell 27.57 points (1.38%) to 1,976.46, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 147.81 points (0.34%) lower at 43,695.24.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 31/32, bringing its yield up to 1.876%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 2/32, increasing its yield to 2.175%.