Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 2.08%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 1.30%

European markets are trading higher

Retail Sales (May , 2008)

Jobless Claims (wk6/7 , 2008)

Import and Export Prices (May , 2008)

Business Inventories (Apr , 2008)

EIA Natural Gas Report (wk6/6 , 2008)

Money Supply (wk6/2 , 2008)

Crude Oil is $132.80 per barrel

Gold is trading down and is $872 per ounce