American equity markets pull back Tuesday

The US Stock market experienced a slightly negative opening Tuesday following the hoopla surrounding the G7 statement earlier today. Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ fell -0.08% as it settles in region of 3190.40, up -2.40 points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in negative territory, operating at 1516.13, descending -0.88 points or -0.05% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has moved lower at the opening as well, trading in the zone of 13975.51, presently +0.03% after a marginal climb of +4.27 points.

Sectors are all in the red at the opening, however the Technology and Basic Materials sectors have distinguished themselves as the losers thus far, contracting -0.33% and -0.52% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled above USD $97.42 Tuesday.