
U.S. shares closed lower on reports that European Central Bank could stop monetary operations with some Greek banks.
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 33.45 points, or 0.26 per cent to 12,598.55
S&P 500 dropped 5.86 points, or 0.44 per cent to 1,324.80.
Among the key S&P sectors, financials led the laggards, while consumer staples managed slight gain.
Nasdaq composite slipped 19.72 points, or 0.68 per cent to 2,874.04.