Monday, May 6, 2013

Economic Journal - Monday, 5/6/2013

(As of 7:05 am PST)
 
Markets are taking a pause this morning after a week which saw US stock indices soar to record highs.  An extremely light economic data calendar this week may give investors reason to evaluate positions and realign portfolios after the market’s recent run up.  News is very light today.  Asian markets are taking their cue from Friday’s US jobs data, and are up.  The Japanese markets were closed for holiday.  European trade is light with the Stoxx 600 flatlined and London markets closed for holiday.  The Nasdaq and S&P are slightly up while the Dow is trading lower.  Apple shares are up 2%, helping to carry the Nasdaq.  Gold is higher by 0.5% and oil is down 0.5% while interest rates are flat.  It appears it’s going to be a quiet day on the market as investors catch their breath after last week’s surge.

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