Morning News

Futures are currently flat

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.60%

European markets are trading higher early on

Chain Store Sales (Nov , 2008)

Monster Employment Index (Nov , 2008)

Jobless Claims (wk11/29 , 2008)

Factory Orders (Oct , 2008)

EIA Natural Gas Report (wk11/28 , 2008)

Treasury STRIPS (Nov , 2008)

Money Supply (wk11/24 , 2008)

Crude Oil is currently $46 per barrel

Gold is currently $772 per ounce