American equity markets open negatively Monday

The US Stock market experienced a slightly positive opening Monday amidst a respite of economic data in the United States. Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ fell -0.19% as it settles in region of 3187.57, up -5.98 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in negative territory, operating at 1515.72, descending -2.23 points or -0.15% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has moved lower at the opening as well, trading in the zone of 13951.31, presently -0.30% after a decline of -41.66 points.

Sectors are all in the red at the opening, however the Energy and Basic Materials sectors have distinguished themselves as the losers thus far, contracting -0.60% and -0.62% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $95.39 Monday.