Tuesday, the Dow closed 81.52 points (0.24%) lower at 34,312.46, the Nasdaq was down 4.00 points (0.03%) at 13,657.17, and the S&P 500 decreased 8.92 points (0.21%) to 4,188.13. The Russell 2000 fell 21.59 points (0.97%) to 2,205.75, and the Wilshire 5000 lost 123.70 points (0.28%) to finish at 43,627.58.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 4/32, decreasing its yield to 1.555%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 32/32, bringing its yield down to 2.256%.