USA: The Dow Jones Index Closes 0.6% Lower.

In New York, the Dow Jones Index decreased 279 points or 0.6 percent on Thursday. Losses were driven by Visa (-3.1%), Travelers Companies (-2.9%) and Walmart (-2.5%). Biggest rises came from Salesforce (4.1%), P&G (1.4%) and Caterpillar (1.35%).