On Friday, the S&P 500 sank 1.7% for its worst day in two months after the release of weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.7%, while the Nasdaq composite tumbled 2.2%.

U.S. stocks drifted lower on Monday to compound their sharp losses from last week. The S&P 500 dipped 0.5% after flipping between small gains and losses several times through the day. The relatively modest moves followed its 1.

U.S. stocks drifted lower following their sharp losses from last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Monday after flipping between small gains and losses through the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.