
U.S. stocks closed down overnight with S&P 500 down almost 4 per cent from its 2012 highs on political and economic concerns in euro zone.
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 102.09 points, or 0.78 per cent at 12,927.17
S&P 500 slipped 11.59 points, or 0.84 per cent at 1,366.94.
All 10 S&P sectors ended lower, led by materials and consumer staples.
Nasdaq composite erased 30.00 points, or 1.00 per cent at 2,970.45.