Dow sheds nearly 400 points in worst day since March as economic worries return

(CNBC) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Tuesday after the latest home sales and consumer confidence reports stoked concern over the state of the U.S. economy.

The Dow lost 388.00 points, or 1.14%, to 33,618.88 in its worst day since March. The 30-stock index closed below its 200-day moving average for the first time since May.

The S&P 500 slid 1.47% to 4,273.53, closing below 4,300 for the first time since June 9. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 1.57% to 13,063.61.

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