American equity markets rising Friday

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The US Stock market experienced a higher opening Friday as the situation in Cyprus remains unsettled and investors look ahead for some matter of resolution. Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.28% as it settles in region of 3231.10, up +8.98 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1550.05, ascending +4.25 points or +0.28% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged lower at the opening, trading in the zone of 14474.02, presently +0.36% after a movement of +52.36 points.

Sectors are all negative currently, however the Transportation and Consumer Cyclical sectors have distinguished themselves as main winners thus far, advancing +0.64% and +0.67% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled below USD $92.99/bbl Friday.