Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.51%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.50%

European markets are trading higher

Consumer Price Index (Jul , 2008)

Jobless Claims (wk8/9 , 2008)

EIA Natural Gas Report (wk8/8 , 2008)

Money Supply (wk8/4 , 2008)

Wal-Mart reports surge in earnings, sales

Crude Oil is $116.25 per barrel

Gold is trading higher and is $838 per ounce