But the euro plunged further yesterday, setting new lows against both the dollar and the yen.
But with the market setting new lows daily, policy makers are running out of wiggle room, analysts say.
Two market indicators yesterday set new lows for the year.
Gasoline demand is very strong, while industry inventories have set historic lows in terms of days supply.
The first two days this weekend had set new lows for sloppiness on and off the field.
Advances outstripped declines by 956 to 649 but 307 stocks set new lows.
Among stock groups, long-distance telephone carriers saw their shares fall enough to set new 52-week lows for a second straight day.
Advancing issues outnumbers declining ones by 817 to 731, but 74 stocks set new lows.
Advances outpaced declines, 895 to 583, although 57 stocks set new lows.
Among those setting new lows were Sears, which fell to a low of 34 3/4 before ending at 35 7/8, up 1/2.
