
U.S. stocks closed down for a fourth session after ECB chief Mario Draghi disappointed markets by not taking prompt measures to stabilize euro zone.
Dow Jones fell 92.18 points, or 0.71 per cent to end at 1,2878.88, while S&P 500 dropped 10.14 points, or 0.74 per cent at 1,365.00.
Energy and materials were the weakest S&P sectors, while consumer discretionary gained.
Nasdaq composite lost 10.44 points, or 0.36 per cent to 2,909.77.