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3 Apr 2013
American equity markets trading unevenly after lackluster US ADP
FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The US Stock experienced a cautious opening Wednesday, after lackluster data across the US and a USD index in slight retreat. In the United States, ADP Employment change came in at 58K in March, against expectations calling for 200K, and compared with 237K previously.
Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.09% as it settles in region of 3258.38, up +2.57 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1569.85, descending -0.45 points or -0.03% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged higher at the opening, trading in the zone of 14666.51, presently +0.03% after a movement of +4.50 points.
Sectors are all mostly currently, however the Consumer Cyclical and Technology have distinguished themselves as main winners thus far, rising +0.54% and +0.15% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $96.76/bbl Wednesday, trading off its session highs.
Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.09% as it settles in region of 3258.38, up +2.57 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1569.85, descending -0.45 points or -0.03% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged higher at the opening, trading in the zone of 14666.51, presently +0.03% after a movement of +4.50 points.
Sectors are all mostly currently, however the Consumer Cyclical and Technology have distinguished themselves as main winners thus far, rising +0.54% and +0.15% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $96.76/bbl Wednesday, trading off its session highs.