
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower for second session, with the Dow falling to a 2-month low on concerns over potential U.S. military action in Syria.
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 170.33 points, or 1.14 per cent to close at 14,776.13.
S&P 500 fell 26.30 points, or 1.59 per cent to 1,630.48. All key S&P sectors closed down on technology and financial stocks.
Nasdaq composite 79.05 points, or 2.16 per cent at 3,578.52.