World Markets and Futures

• Futures are pointing to a higher open

• Asian Markets ended the day trading higher

• European Markets are trading higher

• Countrywide scores $2B investment

• Crude Oil is just below $70 per barrel

• Gold is trading up and currently $673.10 per ounce

• Yen Falls Most in 3 Years Against the Euro

• Initial Claims at 8:30 am Market expects 320K

• Leading Indicators at 10 am