
U.S. stocks posted its worst day since June after two Federal Reserve Presidents said the central bank could begin curbing easy money policy as early as this September.
The S&P 500 index fell 9.77 points to close at 1,697.37, dropping below the 1,700-mark.
Nasdaq lost 27.18 points to close at 3,665.77, snapping a 5-day gain streak.
All key S&P sectors closed in lower on materials and financials shares.