Energy complex futures trade up ahead of the open. WTI crude oil futures are up 1.1% to $74.00/bbl and natural gas futures are up 0.1% to $2.15/mmbtu.
Selling interest picked up noticeably in the Treasury market.
The 2-yr note yield is up four basis points to 4.10% and the 10-yr note yield is up two basis points to 3.58%.
The U.S. Dollar Index continues to climb, up 0.2% to 102.63.