The Royal Gazette/BSX closed down 17.65 points (1.43 per cent) at 1,218.71.

A total of 16,100 shares worth $72,642 traded.

The Bank of Butterfield was down four cents (2.2 per cent) at $1.76 after 13,200 shares moved.

Insurance firm BF&M was unchanged at $16.90 after 2,900 shares changed hands.