Modest changes in the major indices at the start of the day
The premarket for US equities moved higher and then back lower. As the bell rings at the major exchanges, the major indices are trading mixed:
The snapshot a few minutes into the opening is showing:
- S&P index +1.31 points or 0.04% at 3284.46
- NASDAQ index up 9.7 points or 0.10% at 9261.03
- Dow is down 18 points or -0.06% at 28920.98
in other markets:
- spot gold is trading up $6.13 or 0.4% at $1552.52
- WTI crude oil futures are trading down $0.24 or -0.41% at $57.99
in the US debt market yields are lower:
- 2 year 1.557%, -1.2 basis points
- 10 year 1.786%, -2.45 basis points
- 30 year 2.241%, -2.8 basis points
The CHF remains the strongest of the major currencies. The NZD has taken over as the weakest currency from the AUD at the start of the US session.
