Major U.S. stock-indexes mixed on Monday as energy stocks fell on concerns of a crude oil supply glut and Apple's shares retreated a day ahead of its quarterly results. Investors are also awaiting the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, which begins on Tuesday. While the Fed is not expected to raise rates at the meeting, its statement on Wednesday will provide clues on the timing of a rate hike.
Most of Dow stocks in negative area (16 of 30). Top looser - Apple Inc. (AAPL, -2.88%). Top gainer - Microsoft (MSFT, +1.20%).
Most of S&P index sectors in negative area. Top looser - Basic Materials (-1.6%). Top gainer - Healthcare (+0,5%).
At the moment:
Dow 17541.00 -5.00 -0.03%
S&P 500 2064.00 -2.00 -0.10%
Nasdaq 100 4620.25 +8.75 +0.19%
Oil 44.30 -0.30 -0.67%
Gold 1166.50 +3.70 +0.32%
U.S. 10yr 2.06 -0.02