The S&P and Nasdaq indices fell, and the Dow rose.

The value of us government bonds has increased, while the focus of the market was the Washington trade dispute with leading partners in the run-up to the G7 summit, which will begin on Friday in Canada. Investors fear confrontation at the summit after us President Donald trump signaled that he would not give up a tough position in trade after the introduction of duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico and the European Union last week.