On Thursday, October 5, the U.S. stock indexes closed lower, with investors anticipating Friday’s monthly employment data and potential insights into future interest rate directions.
S&P 500’s performance was mixed; technology, healthcare, and financials rose, while consumer staples, industrials, and energy sectors declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by 0.03% at 33,119.57. The S&P 500 saw a decrease of 0.13%, settling at 4,258.19, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.12% to conclude at 13,219.83.
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