Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.18%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.20%

European markets are trading down about 1%

Jobless Claims (wk7/19 , 2008)

Existing Home Sales (Jun , 2008)

EIA Natural Gas Report (wk7/18 , 2008)

Money Supply (wk7/14 , 2008)

Ford Posts 8.7 Billion Losss on Credit-Union Writedown

Dow Chemical Net Falls 27%

Daimler Cuts Full-Year Forcast

Credit Suisse Earnings Beat Analysts' Estimates

Crude Oil is $125 per barrel

Gold is $925 per ounce