
US. stocks cut most of their earlier losses, but still closed in negative territory overnight amid ongoing concerns over the euro zone debt crisis.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 6.74 points, or 0.05 per cent at 12,653.72.
The S&P 500 fell 3.32 points, or 0.25 per cent to end at 1,313.01.
Most S&P sectors closed in negative territory, led by financials, while technology shares turned higher.
Nasdaq slid 4.61 points, or 0.16 percent, to close at 2,811.94.