[Breaking] New York Stock Market Closes Lower... Nasdaq Down 1.24%

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Major indices on the New York Stock Exchange all closed lower on the 18th (local time).

On that day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.81% from the previous close. The S&P 500, which focuses on large-cap stocks, dropped 1.56%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq index closed down 1.24%.