[Breaking News] On the afternoon of the 3rd (KST), major indices in the US New York stock market fell across the board, showing a weak trend. The market interprets this as the US stock market, which recently surged to near all-time highs, facing short-term profit-taking selling.

• ■ Fluctuations of Major US Stock Market Indices (Based on intraday trading)
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: 50,951.44 (-356.35 points, -0.69%)
• S&P 500 Index: 7,585.12 (-24.66 points, -0.32%)
• Nasdaq Composite Index: 26,989.80 (-104.10 points, -0.38%)
• Russell 2000 Index: 2,911.22 (-20.74 points, -0.71%)

In particular, as large-cap technology and semiconductor stocks related to artificial intelligence (AI) took a breather, the upward momentum of the tech-heavy Nasdaq somewhat slowed. The Russell 2000 index, centered on small and mid-cap stocks, also fell by 0.71%, showing a relatively larger decline.

By sector, technology stocks and cyclical stocks showed weakness, while some defensive stocks relatively held their ground.

Investors are keeping an eye on upcoming US economic indicators and the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy direction. As the stock market has maintained a steep upward trend recently, there is a sense of heightened vigilance regarding variables related to interest rates and inflation.

Market experts evaluate that the dominant view interprets the current phase as a 'short-term correction period' rather than a situation where the upward trend is compromised. However, some analyses suggest that volatility may expand depending on future economic indicator results and corporate earnings forecasts.

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