New York (CNN Business) US stocks, which rallied at the start of 2019, ended the third quarter on a much quieter note.

Nasdaq Composite COMP Stocks finished the last trading day of the quarter higher on Monday, but have been on a downward trend of late. The major indexes just recorded two down weeks in a row, and theended the quarter in the red.

Chinese officials are expected in Washington in early October for the next round of trade talks, but investors are wary. Last week, markets were thrown for a loop after news reports that the White House was discussing whether to limit flows from Chinese investors into the United States.

Dow INDU For the quarter, therose a modest 1.2%, after climbing 2.6% in the prior quarter and 11% in the first three months of 2019.

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