The major indices give a up a portion of their factory orders induced
gains as financials (-0.3%) retreat into the red. The Nasdaq is
outperforming as tech gains 0.8%.
Crude oil prices have eased 1.1% to $126.30 per barrel, which is giving
a 2.2% boost to the Amex Airline Index. Commodities as a whole have
slipped 0.9% as the dollar advances 0.6% against a basket of world
currencies.