Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.75%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 2.45%

European markets are trading higher early on

Retail Sales (Oct , 2008)

Import and Export Prices (Oct , 2008)

Business Inventories (Sep , 2008)

Consumer Sentiment (Nov , 2008)

EIA Natural Gas Report (wk11/7 , 2008)

Crude Oil is $58 per barrel

Gold is $727 per ounce