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2 Apr 2013
American equity markets pare weekly losses
FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The US Stock managed to recover Tuesday after a definitively negative session yesterday. In the United States, the ISM New York Index (March) came in at 51.2, compared to a figure of 58.8 previously. Moreover, Factory Orders (MoM) grew +3.0% in March, against estimates of +2.9%.
Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.74% as it settles in region of 3264.74, up +24.95 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1571.96, ascending +9.78 points or +0.64% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged higher at the opening, trading in the zone of 14655.41, presently +0.57% after a movement of +82.56 points.
Sectors are all mostly currently, however the Consumer Cyclical and Healthcare have distinguished themselves as main winners thus far, rising +0.90% and +0.89% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $96.45/bbl Tuesday, trading off its session highs.
Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.74% as it settles in region of 3264.74, up +24.95 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1571.96, ascending +9.78 points or +0.64% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged higher at the opening, trading in the zone of 14655.41, presently +0.57% after a movement of +82.56 points.
Sectors are all mostly currently, however the Consumer Cyclical and Healthcare have distinguished themselves as main winners thus far, rising +0.90% and +0.89% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $96.45/bbl Tuesday, trading off its session highs.