Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.05%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.23%

European markets are trading lower

MBA Purchase Applications (wk7/11 , 2008)

Consumer Price Index (Jun , 2008)

Treasury International Capital (May , 2008)

Industrial Production (Jun , 2008)

EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk7/11 , 2008)

Housing Market Index (Jul , 2008)

FOMC Minutes (Jun , 2008)

Crude Oil is 137 per barrel

Gold is $976 per ounce