Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.8%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.36%

European markets are currently trading down by 1-2% early on

Big 3 Automakers need $34 Billion bailout

MBA Purchase Applications (wk11/28 , 2008)

Challenger Job-Cut Report (Nov , 2008)

ADP Employment Report (Nov , 2008)

Productivity and Costs (Q3r , 2008)

ISM Non-Mfg Index (Nov , 2008)

EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk11/28 , 2008)

Beige Book (Nov , 2008)

Crude Oil is $47.25 per barrel

Gold is $776 per ounce