The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 65 points, with Goldman Sachs and Exxon Mobil contributing the most losses. The three major U. The Nasdaq also recorded its best quarterly performance since as tech stocks rose more than 12 percent in the period.

The question is whether that will continue," he said. Stocks rallied in the first quarter largely on expectations that President Donald Trump 's administration will be able to move forward with tax reform, deregulation and infrastructure spending policies, all of which are considered pro-growth. However, after a tumultuous start, the administration may be forced to push back some of these policy proposals. Trump's presidency took a hit last week when a Republican-led bill what would have replaced Obamacare was defeated.

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Stephen Wood, chief market strategist at Russell Investments, said investors will need to be mindful of the high valuations in stocks moving forward. However, March also marked the eighth anniversary of the current bull market, one which is not in danger right now, according to Michael Arone, chief investment strategist at State Street Global Advisors. In economic news, personal income rose 0.

The PCE price index — an indicator of inflation — rose 2. As there are 8 meetings, it's still pretty damn gradual," said Peter Boockvar, chief market analyst at The Lindsey Group, in a note. The Chicago manufacturing PMI rose to Consumer sentiment hit Treasurys held mostly higher, with the two-year note yield near 1. Overseas, European equities closed slightly higher, with the pan-European Stoxx index rising 0.

The index also ended the quarter 5. In Asia, the Shanghai composite rose 0.

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