S&P 500 Falling Below 4,000 but Still Up for Quarter

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Aug 31, Stocks are mixed early Wednesday after major indexes suffer three consecutive days of losses driven by Fed dialogue over rate policy. Weaker-than-expected private payrolls data and a slide in oil prices help offset worries about inflation.

All three indexes are on track to finish the month about 3% lower, though they’re still up for the Quarter.

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