Wednesday, the Dow fell 265.66 points (0.77%) to 34,033.67, the Nasdaq closed 33.17 points (0.24%) lower at 14,039.68, and the S&P 500 decreased 22.89 points (0.54%) to 4,223.70. The Russell 2000 was down 5.38 points (0.23%) at 2,314.69, and the Wilshire 5000 lost 206.83 points (0.46%) to finish at 44,328.97.

The prices of the 10-year Treasury note and 30-year Treasury bond each decreased 28/32, bringing their yields up to 1.561% and 2.218%, respectively.