Morning News

Futures are pointing to a much higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 4.1%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.75%

European markets are trading higher

The Senate will try to revive Bank-Rescue plan with a vote

ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk9/27 , 2008)

Redbook (wk9/27 , 2008)

NAPM-Chicago (Sep , 2008)

Consumer Confidence (Sep , 2008)

Crude Oil is $97.35 per barrel

Gold is $900 per ounce