Strong growth in the United States’ gross domestic product spooked investors and sent stocks mostly lower today as the data renewed fears that the Federal Reserve would continue raising interest rates.

Surging oil prices prompted new worries about the US economy and sent stocks lower on Wall Street today as investors locked in profits from the market’s recent rally. The concerns over oil overshadowed a strong report on manufacturing orders.

Wall Street waded through another disappointing session today, dropping for the fourth straight day as investors looked in vain for firm indications that US business is improving and corporate accounting can be trusted.