The euro continued its plunge against the dollar after Greece failed to form a government for the third time. Tepid U.S. retail figures and positive manufacturing data failed to stem the selling.
The S&P 500 fell 7.69 points, or 0.57 percent, to close at 1330.66. That was only slightly off the session low of 1328.41 and well under support of 1335.
The Nasdaq 100 toppled from highs over 2617.23 to lows of 2576.77 in afternoon trading as shares of Apple and Priceline.com fell sharply. The index closed at 2580.75, down 9.53 points, or 0.37 percent.
The Russell 2000 fell 1.59 points, or 0.2 percent, to close at 777.36. The small-cap index held up better than its peers, a departure from recent sessions.
S&P 500
Resistance is now 1333.36, followed by 1335, 1336.32, 1340, and 1345.42.Nasdaq 100
Support is now 1330, followed by 1328.41 (yesterday's low), 1325, 1320, and 1300.
Resistance is now 2584.50, followed by 2590, 2592.35, 2598, 2600, and 2605.Russell 2000
Support is now 2576.77 (yesterday's low), followed by 2575, 2570, and 2565.
Resistance is now 778, followed by 779, 781, and 782.
Support is now 777, followed by 775.97 (yesterday's low), 774, and 770.
