Good morning traders!

In the US last night, the Dow slumped 420 points at 10,991, the Nasdaq lost 131 points at
2,380 and the S&P500 dropped 53 points at 1,141.

In Asia today, the Nikkei was recently down 171 points at 8,772, while the Hang Seng
ended the morning off 476 points at 19,541.

WTI crude oil traded at $81.28 a barrel and gold settled at $1,841 an ounce.

Happy Friday!

G.

Midday Market Overview

Some good news, for a change.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-news/european/uk-july-budget-surplus-puts-deficit-cut-plan-on-track/article2134835/

End-of-day Market Overview

Have a good weekend all!

G.