Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 6.5%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 7.1%

European markets are currently down by 4% early on

Chain Store Sales (Oct , 2008)

Monster Employment Index (Oct , 2008)

Productivity and Costs (Q3 , 2008)

Jobless Claims (wk11/1 , 2008)

EIA Natural Gas Report (wk10/31 , 2008)

Treasury STRIPS (Oct , 2008)

Money Supply (wk10/27 , 2008)

Crude Oil is $64 per barrel

Gold is $739 per ounce