U.S. equities got off to a negative start thanks in part to Europe’s worse than expected GDP data and guidance.
Old man Buffet brought some love to the markets with a $28 billion acquisition of $HNZ. This takeover is likely the culprit of improving investors mood which helped the markets to pare most of their losses.
Europe closed on the lows of the day given their outlook.
Oil is rangebound flirting with new highs while gold and silver trade flat on the day.
The dollar has no doubt found strength off Europe’s woes.
