S&P Futures are positive this morning as the market prepares for earnings and economic reports from the retail sector this week. U.S. Steel rejects a bid by Cleveland Cliffs. In Europe, stocks are mostly higher and oil prices are lower on dollar strength and concerns on China.

S&P Futures are little changed but lower all morning. There's more inflation data on tap this morning as the producer price index for July is scheduled for release before the markets open. Chins sold off by 2% overnight as loan data came in weak. In Europe, stocks are moving lower and oil prices are now trading higher.

S&P Futures are bid up this morning ahead of a key economic reading. The CPI report is due out 1 hour before the market opens. Disney announced plans to raise streaming prices. BABA released strong earnings this morning. White House released rules on investing in China. China removed restrictions on group travel overnight. In Europe, stocks are higher with a rally in luxury goods and oil prices continue to move higher.

S&P Futures are displaying a move higher this morning as the markets continues to digest Moody's downgrades of several mid-sized banks. DIS and TTD are scheduled to release earnings later today, BABA is scheduled for tomorrow. China's economy remains on watch due to disinflation concerns. In European stocks are higher and oil prices continue to move higher.

S&P Futures are moving lower this morning. Key headlines causing this mornings weakness include, China's weak trade data, Moody's downgrading multiple U.S. banks and Italy announcing a news tax on profit windfalls. In European stocks are lower and oil prices are off by more than 1% this morning.

S&P Futures are displaying gains this morning. Markets will be focused on Thursday CPI report as oil prices have been climbing higher. the European stocks are trading lower this morning on weakening economic data and concerns over China's property sector. Oil is lower this morning.

S&P Futures are expected to open higher this morning. Before the market opens today the Labor Dept will be releasing July employment data. This morning NonFarms Payrolls report will be closely monitored as it is used by the Fed's policy makers for interest rate decisions. AMZN delivered stronger than expected results last night. AAPL EPS were positive on the back of its App Store revenue, but declining iPhone sales is causing the stock to move lower this morning. European stocks have reversed course and are not trading lower on the day. Oil is higher and will likely close higher for the sith week in a row.

S&P Futures are lower going into this morning's economic releases. The Bank of England raised interest rates by 25 basis points. Market is preparing for key earnings releases this afternoon from Apple & Amazon. European stocks are off session lows and oil prices are flat this morning ahead of an OPEC meeting tomorrow.

S&P Futures are negative in reaction to Fitch Rating downgrading of the U.S. debt to AA+ from AAA. The downgrade is due to repeated debt ceiling standoffs in Congress and fiscal deterioration caused by the Feds latest rate hike. Market environment is different than in 2011 when S&P downgraded the U.S. debt. The negative headline will weigh on markets this morning. In Europe, the major indexes are trading lower and oil prices are higher as stockpiles data is weakening.

S&P Futures are starting off the month of August in the red. Weakening PMI data from China and Europe is creating a negative sentiment this morning. CAT &PFE reported better than expected earrings. BP & MRK missed estimates. This afternoon AMD, SBUX, ALL,& PINS are scheduled to release. Market will be focused on the ISM Manufacturing report due out this morning, In Europe, the major indexes are down on weaning retail sales data out of the U.K and disappointing PMI data in the E.U. Oil prices are lower as traders appear to be booking profits ahead of an uncertain demand outlook.