How the Dow Jones Industrial Average Fared on Friday

After jumping to a triple-digit lead, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has pared its early gains — and briefly turned negative — as a dismal first week of the year approaches an end. Chinese stocks traded higher today with the circuit-breaker

After jumping to a triple-digit lead, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has pared its early gains — and briefly turned negative — as a dismal first week of the year approaches an end. Chinese stocks traded higher today with the circuit-breaker

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped 167 points, ending the worst first week of trading since 1928. Oil prices again fell, but Chinese stocks stabilized and the U.S. Labor Department reported the American economy added 292,000 jobs in December.

How the Dow Jones Industrial Average Fared on Friday. By the associated press. Jan 8, 2016, 5:32 PM ET. 0 Shares. Email. Star. 0 Shares. Email. A wave of late selling pummeled U.S. stocks Friday and pushed the market to its worst week in four years.

The oil plunge was one of the main drivers behind this week's market selloff, which erased nearly $1.1 trillion from the S&P 500, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. Related: What's driving the global market freakoutin 2 minutes. Chinese stocks