Citigroup results were better than expected; EPS $1.10 vs. $1.51 last year (expected $1.03)

Revenues $17.6 billion vs $19.7 billion the year before (expected $17.4 billion)

The company should have a positive impact on market sentiment, but does not change the fact that the contracts for the S&P500 were listed on lightweight minuses.

The trading on Wall Street started on neutral level and does not contribute much to the overall situation in the markets. Cosmetic changes in major indexes only confirms the previously anticipated lack of volatility.

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