US equity close: So much for the strong Q4 start | Forexlive

Closing changes for the main US markets:

• S&P 500 down 104 points to 3639 or -2.9%
• Nasdaq Comp -3.8%
• Russell 2000 -3.2%
• DJIA -2.1%
• Toronto TSX Comp -2.35%

On the week:

• S&P 500 +1.4%
• Nasdaq Comp +0.5%
• Russell 2000 +1.9%
• Toronto TSX Comp +0.4%

That SPX candle was looking really nice earlier this week. Meanwhile, WTI crude finished the week up 17%.