Wall Street closed narrowly mixed today as investors traded cautiously ahead of the Labour Department’s Friday reading on December employment. Inflation jitters remained high as oil prices set a new trading record above 100.

Wall Street pulled back today, retreating from record levels following disappointing results from longtime favourites Caterpillar Inc and Google Inc. The Dow Jones industrials fell nearly 150 points.

Wall Street pulled back today, retreating from record levels following disappointing results from longtime favourites Caterpillar Inc and Google Inc. The Dow Jones industrials fell nearly 150 points.

Wall Street caught its breath today after the previous session’s big advance, advancing only slightly amid a mix of economic data and a slight drop in oil prices. Bond prices rose as investors brushed off the economic reports and went on a buying spree.