Major U.S. stock-indexes trading higher on Friday, a day after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said she expects interest rates to be raised this year, easing concerns about slowing global growth. Nike's surprisingly strong results in China and data showing that the U.S. economy expanded more than previously estimated in the second quarter added to the positive tone.
Almost all of Dow stocks in positive area (25 of 30). Top looser - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, -0.93%). Top gainer - NIKE, Inc. (NKE, +8.73).
Almost all of S&P index sectors also in positive area. Top looser - Conglomerates (-0.0%). Top gainer - Consumer Goods (+1,3%).
At the moment:
Dow 16256.00 +157.00 +0.98%
S&P 500 1933.00 +14.25 +0.74%
Nasdaq 100 4271.75 +25.75 +0.61%
10 Year yield 2,17% +0,05
Oil 45.88 +0.97 +2.16%
Gold 1144.10 -9.70 -0.84%