Global Markets: Flat trading in limited range in US, Dow closed flat amid trading within 150 points

Flat trading in limited range in US... Dow closed flat amid trading in the range of 150 points... Buying in smallcaps, Russell 2000 Index jumped 1.4%... Fluctuations in many stocks due to option expiry... Consolidation in US markets since last 2 trading sessions... 10 year yield stable at 4.45%... Yield slipped to 4.37% on Friday, lowest level in 2 months... Strong action in Europe... Crude oil 4 on Friday Crossed $80 with a rise of %... Weekly weakness in Crude Oil for the fourth consecutive week... Weekly decline of 1-1.5% in Brent, WTI Crude... Dollar Index at the lowest level of 2.5 months... In Gold Weekly strength of 2.5%... Weekly gain of 7% in Silver