Major stock markets in the United States closed the trading session on Monday mostly with losses as investors weighed the risks posed by the rapid spread of the Delta variant. The number of job openings increased to a series-high in June as the rate climbed to 6.5%. Federal Reserve official Raphael Bostic said he expects asset tapering to start in the October-December period of this year, however, the positive jobs report could expedite the matter. Additionally, Fed’s Tom Barkin noted that the high inflation has already hit the 2% requirement for raising interest rates and the Delta strain hasn’t yet impacted the demand. Meanwhile, the drop in oil prices pulled back some energy companies, along with tourism-related entities.The Dow dropped by 0.30% as International Business Machines fell by 1.97%, while the S&P 500 closed with 0.09% in the red with Air Products & Chemicals losing 5.18%. The Nasdaq 100 grew by 0.16% led by Moderna gaining 17.10%. The euro slid by 0.20% against the dollar to sell for $1.17380 at 3:56 pm ET.