CNBC | Dow closes down triple digits; oil at 7-yr lows CNBC U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, pressured by continued concerns about global economic growth, low oil prices and increased geopolitical tensions. ( Tweet This ). The major averages closed down more than 1 percent but off session lows. "It's pretty ... Oil hits 11-year low as weak Chinese data spooks markets - as it happened Stocks close sharply lower as oil prices plunge and China worries return Dow sinks 250 points, oil dives to 7-year low |