The index futures are predicting a slightly lower opening of U.S. markets. Shortly before the opening of Wall Street, futures on indices Standard & Poor's 500 and Nasdaq 100 yield 0.25% and 0.18% respectively at 1 181.50 points and 1969.75 points.
On Monday, the New York Stock Exchange finished at its highest in a year and a half. The Dow Jones gained 0,43% and approaching the threshold of 1,000 points, while the Nasdaq has made 1,12%.
The Easter weekend has been glazed by the publication of a series of macroeconomic indicators considered a good omen. The employment figures, released Friday reassured. In March the U.S. economy created 162,000 jobs, the best performance for over three years. Also in the United States, activity in services has increased more than expected in March, and sales of cars.More good news on the front of the property this time, the promises of housing sales rebounded sharply. She leapt more than 8% in February.
Faced with these signs more and more and tangible relief to the U.S. economy, minutes from the Fed, expected tonight will be scrutinized by investors. The discussions among central bankers are particularly lively, especially on whether or not to keep interest rates "sustained low. The deal also discuss the rate at which the waves of liquidity dumped on the markets must be included. On Wednesday night, announcing a further increase in outstanding consumer credit, the month of February, is also positive news.
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Apple announced it had sold more than 300,000 iPad Saturday for the first day of marketing.This figure included the taking of orders. Analysts had forecast sales of between 250,000 and 350,000 units over the entire weekend. Following this announcement, several analysts raised their price target on Apple.
The companies that provide components for the digital pad Apple could also benefit from the craze for iPad if it is confirmed. The product categories include Samsung Electronics, Broadcom or Texas Instrument.
The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. software giant Microsoft plans to unveil a new range of mobile phones next week, with features of socialization designed to attract young consumers.