
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is down -0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -1.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.81%.
Stocks are lower this afternoon, after rallying in the morning. Rising oil prices are a cause of concern for investors and the fear that the Federal Reserve may look to hold off on reducing interest rates.