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American equity markets open lower

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The US stock market edged lower Monday, stubbornly refusing to bounce back after last weeks risk-off movement that left indices in the negative. Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ fell –0.02% as it settles in region of 3203.17, down -0.69 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in negative territory, operating at 1551.28, descending -2.09 points or -0.13% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged lower at the opening, trading in the zone of 14523.82, presently -0.28% after a movement of -41.43 points.

Sectors are all lower at the opening, however the Financial and Conglomerates have distinguished themselves as main losers thus far, rising -0.42% and -0.29% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $92.99/bbl Monday.

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