Global Markets Steady, US Markets Slightly Up: Dow Jones Rises 140 Points

Stable signals from global markets, slight rise in US markets. Dow Jones closed 140 points higher, Nasdaq up 0.2%. Selling in smallcap stocks, Russell 2000 slipped 1.25%. Market supported by falling bond yields. 10 year bond yield slipped to 4.3%. Weakness of up to 0.5-1% in Europe. Crude oil prices have fallen for 5 consecutive days, crude oil at its lowest level in 4 months. Gold slipped 1%, silver at its lowest level in 3 weeks. Copper at 1 month low.