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| Stocks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P Futures | 1,355.10 | +0.30 | +0.02% |
| Nasdaq Futures | 2,591.00 | -2.50 | -0.10% |
| Dow Futures | 12,882.00 | +12.00 | +0.09% |
| Bonds & Currencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Year Yield | 1.99% | +0.06 | -- |
| 1 Euro | $1.3158 | -0.0014 | -0.18% |
| Commodities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | $102.90 | +0.59 | +0.58% |
| Gold | $1,734.70 | +6.30 | +0.36% |
| Overnight Avg Rate | Latest | Change | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 yr fixed | 3.85% | 3.89% | |
| 15 yr fixed | 3.14% | 3.21% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 2.84% | 2.88% | |
| 30 yr refi | 3.93% | 3.96% | |
| 15 yr refi | 3.24% | 3.30% |
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