The Dow closed Friday at 31,862 after six straight days of drops

A quick look at Friday: Dow Jones ended the session around the 31,862 level today, after Thursday's 384.57 points decline and close at 32,247.

In the meantime, negative performances are also seen in other markets, CAC draws back 1.43% Friday and closed at 7,025.72. DAX lost 1.33% Friday and closed at 14,967. FTSE lost 1% Friday and closed at 7,410.

The index has been trending lower for about a month. The Dow is now trading 6.63% below its 3-month high of 35,300.