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American equity markets open higher Monday

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The US Stock market experienced edged higher Monday as a resolution in Cyprus helped steady the nerves of investors. Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.32% as it settles in region of 3255.32, up +10.26 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1562.85, ascending +6.02 points or +0.39% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged higher at the opening, trading in the zone of 14531.62, presently +0.13% after a movement of +19.59 points.

Sectors are all positive currently, however the Financial and Technology sectors have distinguished themselves as main winners thus far, advancing +0.34% and +0.31% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $94.72/bbl Monday, trading near session highs.

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