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18 Jun 2013
US equities rise with FOMC looming
FXstreet.com (New York) - The US stock market opened slightly higher Tuesday, one day removed from a volatile session, which saw rumors dragging all major indices before an eventual recovery.
US data release leaves little for the imagination
Earlier today in the United States, the Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY) has climbed +1.7% in May, matching expectations of +1.7%. In addition, the Consumer Price Index (YoY) was reported at +1.4% in May, in line with projections calling for +1.4%.
Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.28% as it settles in region of 3461.67, up +9.68 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1641.91, ascending +2.94 points or +0.18% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has moved higher at the opening, trading in the zone of 15213.64, presently +0.22% after a movement of +33.79 points.
Sectors are mostly higher at the opening, however the Technology and Financial sectors have distinguished themselves as the winners thus far, rising +0.25% and +0.30% respectively. Moreover, the price of gold has settled at $1373.58 per oz., while silver is now negotiating a spot price of $21.76 per oz.
US data release leaves little for the imagination
Earlier today in the United States, the Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY) has climbed +1.7% in May, matching expectations of +1.7%. In addition, the Consumer Price Index (YoY) was reported at +1.4% in May, in line with projections calling for +1.4%.
Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.28% as it settles in region of 3461.67, up +9.68 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1641.91, ascending +2.94 points or +0.18% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has moved higher at the opening, trading in the zone of 15213.64, presently +0.22% after a movement of +33.79 points.
Sectors are mostly higher at the opening, however the Technology and Financial sectors have distinguished themselves as the winners thus far, rising +0.25% and +0.30% respectively. Moreover, the price of gold has settled at $1373.58 per oz., while silver is now negotiating a spot price of $21.76 per oz.