Modest declines at the open
The S&P closed at record levels yesterday but the Nasdaq fell short of the all-time high close of 8030.21. That level will remain a key target on the upside today (and going forward).
Today, the US major indices ae off to a negative start - but modest declines.
The snapshot is currently showing:
- The S&P index -2.9 points or -0.10% at 3036.39
- The NASDAQ index -22.94 points or -0.28% of 8303.50
- The down industrial average -17 points or -0.6% at 27073
In the US debt market yields are near unchanged levels.
- 2 year, 1.637%, -0.6 basis points
- 5 year, 1.660%. -0.1 basis point
- 10 year, 1.838%. -0.1 basis point
- 30 year, 2.33% , -0.2 basis points
In other markets:
- Spot gold is down $7 or -0.47% at $1485.40
- WTI crude oil futures are down $0.88 or -1.58% at $54.93
