Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.42%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 1.51%

In China the Shanghai Composite closed down 2.07%

European markets are currently trading lower by 1%

FOMC Meeting begins

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Redbook

Consumer Confidence

State Street Investor Confidence Index

Crude Oil is $83.50 per barrel

Gold is $1,152.25 per ounce