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American equity markets advance Wednesday

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The US Stock market experienced definitely more positive opening Wednesday ahead of the FOMC minutes later tonight, which is expected to yield little surprise from the Feds previous stance.

Beginning with the indices and composites, the NASDAQ rose +0.67% as it settles in region of 3250.87, up +21.56points in these moments. In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1557.62, ascending +9.68 points or +0.67% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has edged higher at the opening, trading in the zone of 14534.92, presently +0.55% after a movement of +79.10 points.

Sectors are all positive currently, however the Conglomerates and Healthcare sectors have distinguished themselves as main winners thus far, advancing +0.94% and +0.91% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled below USD $92.97/bbl Wednesday.

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