Modest gains at the opening

The US stocks are open with the major indices showing modest gains. A snapshot of the major indices is showing:

  • S&P index, +2.5 points or 0.10% at 2828.65
  • NASDAQ index of points or 6 points or 0.8% at 7581
  • Dow up 15 points or 0.6% 25555

In the US debt market yields are lower with the yield curve flattening:

  • 2 year 1.856%, unchanged
  • 5 year 1.868%, -0.8 basis points
  • 10 year 2.112%, -2.2 basis points
  • 30 year 2.602%, -4.4 basis points