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On Thursday, August 3, the U.S. markets ended in red as investors assessed the latest economic data and earnings batch. Eight of the eleven main S&P 500 sectors declined, with more interest rates sensitive sectors like Utilities and Real Estate leading losses. July's nonfarm payrolls, average hourly earnings, and unemployment rate data are awaited today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by 0.19 % at 35,215.89 on Thursday; the S&P 500 fell 0.25% to 4,501.89; and the Nasdaq Composite

Equity benchmarks in Japan and Australia fell alongside Hong Kong share futures while Taiwan’s markets will be closed Thursday as Typhoon Khanun approaches, according to a statement from the stock exchange.

Banks, IT and financial services stocks remained among the biggest drags, besides realty that has suffered from declining sequential revenue. Buying was seen in media and healthcare stocks.

On Wednesday, August 2, the U.S. markets closed lower after Fitch downgraded the long-term credit rating of U.S. NASDAQ fell as traders focused on the downgrade of U.S. debt and rising Treasury yields. Major indices had no boost from the better-than-expected ADP Employment Change report, which indicated that private enterprises gained 324,000 jobs in July. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by 0.98 % at 35,282.52 on Wednesday; the S&P 500 fell 1.38%, closing at 4,513.39; and the Nasda

On Wednesday, August 2, the U.S. markets closed lower after Fitch downgraded the long-term credit rating of U.S. NASDAQ fell as traders focused on the downgrade of U.S. debt and rising Treasury yields.  Major indices had no boost from the better-than-expected ADP Employment Change report, which indicated that private enterprises gained 324,000 jobs in July.