Major indices down around -0.1% to -0.15%

The US stocks are opening modestly lower with the major indices down -0.1% to -0.15%.

The snapshot of the market a few minutes into the opening are showing:

  • S&P index -4.4 points or -0.13% at 3381.75
  • NASDAQ index -10.059 points or -0.10% at 9807.12
  • Dow down -42.32 points or -0.14% at 29305.73

The declines are less than the futures implied before the opening.

US yields are lower in trading today. The snapshot currently shows:

  • 2 year 1.409%, -1.2 basis points
  • 5 year 1.388%, -1.8 basis points
  • 10 year 1.544%, -2.2 basis points
  • 30 year 1.987%, -2.6 basis points

Spot gold is trading up $3.39 or +0.21% at $1615.11

WTI crude oil futures are trading up $0.71 or 1.33% at $54 per barrel