In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in negative territory, operating at 1403.77, declining -2.39 points or -0.19% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has moved lower at the opening as well, trading in the zone of 12935.73, presently -0.24% after a descent of -31.34 points.
Sectors are all red at the opening, however the Energy and Basic Materials sectors have distinguished themselves as the losers thus far, contracting -0.25% and -0.23% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $87.90 today, moving +0.18%.






