U.S. stock indices by the end of yesterday closed The Dow Jones was down 0.76% and the S&P 500 was down 0.34%, Only NASDAQ was in the plus, showing a symbolic increase of 0.070%. 0,070%. The reason for the negative dynamics continued to be The situation with the pandemic in the world - the players are afraid of its negative negative effects on the global economy. Concern increased after the recent statistical data on the U.S. economy, showing a slowdown in its development by the end of the summer period. period. Consumer spending declined, as did the employment rate. employment; amid a rise in the number of coronavirus illnesses over the over the summer, many companies postponed plans to return employees to office work. At the same time, business operations were complicated by the volatility of health regulations. According to Commonwealth Financial Network investment director Brad McMillan, which he cites on the company's blog, there are beginning signs that the risks posed by the pandemic are intensifying, as evidenced by a marked decline in buying activity in August.