US markets were higher early on, then fell away as the day progressed.  The Dow closed down 89 points or 1.2%% at 7181, the  S&P500 was down 12 points or 1.5% at 752 and the Nasdaq was down 33 points or 2.3%  at 1391.  Â
Gold fell sharply down $23 to $942/oz and oil climbed $2.72 or 6% to $45.22/bbl at settlement. Â
