The week got off to a roaring start, but markets look set to end it with a whimper.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Happy Friday?

There's a generally negative mood in the markets right now.

U.S. stock futures are edging down and European markets are dipping in early trading. Asian markets closed with mixed results.

This comes after stock markets soared Tuesday when U.S. traders returned from the Labor Day long weekend.

2) Oil falls again

In commodities, crude oil futures are dipping by about 2% to trade around $45 per barrel. The chances of another slump in prices to near $20 per barrel are rising, Goldman Sachs said in a new report Friday. But the supply glut should ease in 2016 as OPEC's rivals -- and in particular the U.S. -- slash production, the International Energy Agency said.

3) Earnings and economics

A few companies will open their earnings books before Friday trading begins. Mattress Firm (MFRM) and Kroger (KR) are among them.

On the economic side, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its producer price index for August at 8:30 a.m. ET. This index is a key inflation indicator. Prices were up 0.2% in July.

Then, at 10 a.m. ET, the University of Michigan will put out September's consumer sentiment index.

4) Russian rates

Russia's central bank is set to make a decision on interest rates at around 6:30 a.m. ET. The benchmark interest rate is currently set at 11% and has come down from a recent high of 17%.

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U.S. stocks look set to nudge higher at the open. But most markets around the world are trading in negative territory.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Time to settle down

Global stock markets seem to be settling down a bit after weeks of extreme volatility.

As it stands now, U.S. stock futures are pointing up, but not by much.

Most European markets are dipping in early trading. Asian markets mostly closed with losses that ranged from about 1% to 2.5%.

That may seem like a lot, but it's relatively muted compared to recent swings. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday that the economy is "running within the proper range," and insisted Beijing would never start a currency war.

On the foreign exchange market, the Japanese yen is weakening versus most other major currencies. The Aussie dollar is strengthening.

2) Potential market mover

Apple: America's biggest company -- Apple (AAPL, Tech30) -- is still in the spotlight Thursday after unveiling a range of new products on Wednesday, including the iPhone 6S, Apple TV and iPad Pro.

Shares in the tech giant are rebounding a bit in premarket trading after declining by nearly 2% Wednesday. Be ready for higher-than-normal trading volume.

3) Earnings and economics

Lululemon (LULU) is among a small crop of companies reporting earnings before the market opens.

Zumiez (ZUMZ) and Restoration Hardware (RH) will report after the close.

The federal government will report weekly jobless claims data at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Then at 10:30 a.m. the U.S. will release new data on natural gas inventories. Information on crude oil inventories will come out at 11 a.m.

4) Wednesday market recap

The previous trading session started with gains, but ended with losses. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 1.5%, the S&P 500 dipped 1.4% and the Nasdaq lost 1.2%.

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Hooray! Global stock markets are marching ahead and Japan's Nikkei index has surged by nearly 8%.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1. Jumping Japan

Investors around the world are marveling over Japan's huge one-day rally, with the Nikkei 225 index closing up 7.7%. This is the index's biggest leap in a session since October 2008.

Many are speculating about the reason behind the surge, but there's no clear cut answer.

"We can only conclude that either Japanese equities' pricing was irrational yesterday, or it is irrational today," said Paul Donovan, a senior economist at UBS.

2. Stock market surge

Other global stock markets are also rallying Wednesday and U.S. stock futures are all up by just over 1%.

Investors seem to be bidding shares higher as they pin their hopes on the possibility that the Federal Reserve will bow to pressure and hold off raising interest rates this month. The chief economist at the World Bank joined the crowd calling for a delay, telling the Financial Times that the Fed should wait until the global economy is on surer footing.

In early trading, all European markets were rising by nearly 2% and all key indexes in Asia locked in solid gains.

Markets also had a positive day Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average added 2.4%, while the S&P 500 climbed 2.5% and the Nasdaq shot up by 2.7%. 

3. Apple of my eye

Apple (AAPL, Tech30) shares are rising by about 1.3% premarket as investors prepare for a highly anticipated product event. The fun begins at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) in San Francisco, and speculation about new products and offerings has been rampant.

Many expect the biggest news will surround an updated Apple TV. The company is also due to update its iPhone line and could unveil a bigger iPad. 

4. Stock market movers

Yahoo, Ryanair: Shares in Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) are declining by about 2.6% premarket after the company said its planned spinoff of a big stake in Alibaba (BABA, Tech30) had hit a roadblock.

Yahoo told investors that the IRS rejected its request for a special tax ruling on the Alibaba deal, which was supposed to save investors huge sums of money.

Shares in Ryanair (RYAAY) are soaring by about 7% in Europe after the budget airline announced annual profit would surge by 25% after a strong summer season.

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It has been a long weekend so there are only four trading days this week, this is what you need to know before the week begins.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Ready for a rally

U.S. stock futures are set to shoot higher once the trading day begins in New York.

The Dow Jones industrial average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq are all poised to open about 1.8% higher. Stocks like Apple (AAPL, Tech30), PayPal (PYPL, Tech30) and Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) are leading the way with premarket gains of between 2% and 4%.

The positive sentiment comes as Chinese stocks rebound despite disappointing trade data. Most global stock markets are climbing Tuesday. But this follows several tumultuous weeks in the markets which saw wild fluctuations for stocks and oil prices. 

2) Eyes on oil

Crude oil futures are dipping by about 2.5% to trade around $44.90 per barrel Tuesday. The price of crude dropped below $39 per barrel in late August and then quickly shot up to trade near $50 per barrel on the final day of the month. 

3) Weekly market recap

The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 both experienced wild trading jumps and bumps over the previous week. They closed out the five days with a total loss of 2.6%. The Nasdaq dropped by 1.9% over the same period. 

4) European stocks higher

European stocks were sharply higher on Tuesday, led by sharp gains in the financial sector, even after the release of weak export data from China. During European morning trade, the EURO STOXX 50 rallied 1.44%, France’s CAC 40 advanced 1.29%, while Germany’s DAX 30 jumped 1.40%. Data released earlier showed that China's trade surplus widened to $60.2 billion last month from $43.0 billion in July, compared to estimates for a surplus of $48.2 billion. 

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Investors are showing signs of nerves ahead of the U.S. employment report, which could determine the timing of the first interest rate rise in a decade and shake markets around the world.

U.S. stock futures are falling, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq and S&P all nearly 1% lower. Global markets were also weaker.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Economics

U.S. jobs report: The labor department is putting out its highly anticipated employment data at 8:30 a.m. ET. It's the last major piece of economic data likely to impact whether the Fed raises interest rates later this month. A strong jobs report could encourage the Fed to go ahead. The International Monetary Fund wants the U.S. to wait. 

2) Stock market movers

Netflix, Apple, Facebook: Investors are on edge and this nervousness is weighing on individual stocks. Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) is the biggest loser in premarket trading, down 2.7%. Apple (AAPL, Tech30), one of the most heavily traded stocks of recent days, is 1.3% lower, while Facebook lost 0.8% in premarket trading. 

3) More bad news from Europe

The European Central Bank on Thursday cut its forecasts for eurozone GDP growth this year and next, pointing the finger squarely at falling demand from China and other emerging economies. The ECB said it could increase its money printing program -- and that sent the euro sharply lower. It recovered slightly Friday to trade 0.3% firmer against the dollar.

4) International markets overview

European markets are all lower in early trading. Germany's DAX is down 1.4%, while the FTSE 100 in London is 1% lower.

Asian markets ended the session down. Chinese markets remain closed until Monday due to holiday.

Oil edged 1% down on Friday morning, trading at $46 per barrel. Oil prices have been very volatile in recent months, forcing some of the world's biggest oil producers, such as Russia and Venezuela, to call for more cooperation in order to stabilize the market.

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It's shaping up to be a good day for investors. U.S. stock futures are poised for gains Thursday and global markets were pushing higher.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Central bank watch

All eyes will be on the European Central Bank and its monthly policy meeting. The impact of falling commodity prices and easing global growth are likely to be addressed, along with the progress of a massive stimulus program launched by the bank this year to revive the region's fragile economy.

"Expect to see downgrades to the bank's inflation forecasts, and a promise to do more if needed," said CMC Markets analyst Michael Hewson.

As central bankers and finance ministers from the G-20 group of leading economies gather in Turkey, the International Monetary Fund warned of the risks to global growth and urged advanced economies to keep fiscal and monetary policy loose.

Elsewhere, Sweden's central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged at negative 0.35%.

2) Oil slips

The other big market headache -- oil -- found firmer footing Thursday. Crude edged down 0.2% to hover above $46 a barrel. Volatility has gripped oil trading in recent months as oversupply and slowing global growth weigh on prices.

3) China closed

Markets in China are shut for a two-day holiday, giving investors a breather after weeks of wild trading sparked turmoil on indexes around the world. 

4) Earnings and economics

Companies including Campbell Soup (CPB) and Lands' End (LE) will report ahead of the open. Another handful of firms will report this afternoon.

A couple of economic releases to watch: The Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims data at 8:30 a.m. ET, ahead of the closely watched non-farm payroll data due out Friday.

Also at 8.30am ET, the Census Bureau will report July's trade deficit numbers.

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It looks a little safer to wade back into stocks Wednesday. But just a little.

U.S. stock futures are rising though global investors remain cautious as volatility continues to sweep through markets.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) China swings

It was another day of wild trading in China. The Shanghai Composite index pared sharp early losses to close down 0.2%, while the smaller Shenzhen index lost 2%. Beijing has acted aggressively in recent months to prop up stocks after a crash beginning mid-June wiped out all this year's gains.

The market crash, coupled with renewed fears about slowing growth in China, rattled global markets and led to a punishing August for investors.

2) Oil sinks

More pain for oil producers as crude slides 2% to trade below $45 a barrel. Oil has been on a roller coaster ride this week -- surging above $50 a barrel on Monday -- before resuming its slide.

Fears about easing global growth and oversupply are still weighing on prices.

3) Earnings & economics

Vera Bradley (VRA) is among a small group of companies reporting earnings today.

There's a handful of economic releases to look out for Wednesday, kicking off with ADP August employment numbers at 8:15 a.m. ET.

At 8.30am ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is due to report revised productivity numbers for last quarter. The Census Bureau will put out new factory order figures for July at 10.30am ET.

The newest beige book, which contains information about current economic conditions from regional Federal Reserve banks, will be released at 2 p.m ET.

4) International markets overview

European markets are drifting lower in early trading, with Germany's DAX index down 0.2% and the U.K.'s FTSE index shedding 0.25%.

Shares in Ryanair (RYAAY) bucked the trend in London, rising 2.2%, after the low-cost airline delivered strong passenger numbers for August.

Asian markets mostly ended with losses. Japan's Nikkei index dropped 0.4% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost 1.1%. Australian markets shrugged off disappointing second quarter GDP figures to close flat.

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Brace for heavy falls Tuesday as fresh gloom about China's economy spreads across global markets.

U.S. stock futures were sharply lower and international markets traded deep in the red.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) China slows

Stock markets in China ended with more losses after new figures showed the world's second largest economy is losing steam. An official gauge of factory activity fell to a three-year low in August.

Concerns are mounting over the health of the Chinese economy -- which is now posting its weakest growth since the financial crisis -- and head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, warned Tuesday that developing countries should brace for the impact.

2) Oil sinks

The China data weighed on crude oil markets, with prices sliding nearly 4% to below $48 a barrel early Tuesday, after surging in the past three sessions. Hopes that OPEC may finally be willing to cut back on output and a report showing weaker U.S. supplies had helped spur prices higher.

3) Earnings and economics

Dollar Tree (DLTR) is one of a small crop of companies reporting quarterly earnings before the opening bell. Shoe Carnival (SCVL) and H&R Block (HRB) are among the firms reporting this afternoon.

It's a light day for U.S. economic releases, with July construction spending data due out from the Census Bureau at 10 am ET. Canada is expected to confirm it has fallen into recession when it publishes second quarter GDP data at 8.30 a.m. ET.

4) Stock market movers

Watch Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) shares Tuesday. The stock is trading down 4.4% premarket. On Sunday the company revealed a batch of big movies would be removed the internet streaming site as it decided not to renew a distribution deal with Epix.

Amazon (AMZN, Tech30) was another notable premarket mover, down 2.7%.

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New week, same old talkers: the Fed, China, oil.

U.S. stock futures are lower on Monday, and oil prices are falling two percent.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) China falling again

Chinese stocks fell again Monday, after a wild ride last week, although the losses were relatively modest. The Shanghai Composite closed 0.8% lower Monday, while the smaller Shenzhen Composite was 3.1% down.

Chinese authorities have arrested nearly 200 people for alleged online rumor-mongering about China's stock market crash and a recent explosion in Tianjin.

2) All eyes on the Fed

Speculation about when the Fed will raise interest rates is growing. The focus will be on Friday's crucial jobs report. Last week, data showed the U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, reinforcing the case for a rate hike.

The Chinese market crash and yuan devaluation have muddied the waters, with some officials hinting the first rise in nearly a decade could be delayed.

But Fed Vice Chair Stanley Fischer said it's too soon to make judgments one way or the other about a rate hike in September. 

3) Stock market movers

Apple, Facebook, Home Depot: Apple (AAPL, Tech30), one of the most heavily traded stock during last week's market turmoil, is edging 0.8% lower premarket. Facebook (FB, Tech30) is 1.3% lower in premarket trading, while Home Depot (HD) is 0.8% down.

4) Earnings and economics

A small number of companies are reporting quarterly earnings on Monday: Robot maker Adept Technology (ADEP), Matrix Service (MTRX), and Bazaarvoice (BV) will all publish their results after the closing bell.

Eurozone inflation was steady in August at 0.2%.

Indian second quarter GDP data is expected later in the day.

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After some of the wildest days on markets in recent memory, the weekend can't come soon enough for many. Panicked selling Monday and Tuesday gave way to a scramble to buy Wednesday and Thursday.

And there could be a sting in the tail Friday - U.S. stock futures are signaling all three main indexes will open about 1% lower and European markets are weaker in morning trade.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) China rallies again

The Shanghai Composite had a truly wild ride this week, losing roughly 15% on Monday and Tuesday, before mounting a major rally in the second half of the week. Friday saw gains of nearly 5% on the main Chinese index, while the Shenzhen market put in a slightly stronger performance.

The Shanghai index still suffered a 7.8% decline for the week.

Elsewhere in Asia, new data showed Japan is still struggling to lift inflation to its target of 2%. Unemployment data improved, however, and the Nikkei ended the day with a 3% gain. 

2) Oil slips back

U.S. crude futures jumped 10% Thursday, but the positive tone evaporated Friday. Oil was trading nearly 1.5% weaker at $42 a barrel. That's still a big recovery from the 6-year low of $38 a barrel hit on Monday, but crude is about 20% down since the start of the year. 

3) Market movers

Freeport McMoran, Facebook: Shares in mining company Freeport McMoran (FCX) jumped 12% premarket after hedge fund manager Carl Icahn disclosed he had acquired a stake. Facebook (FB, Tech30) was slipping about 0.5% premarket despite reporting late Thursday that more than one billion people logged on Monday -- the first time that milestone has been hit in a day. 

4) Central bankers huddle

Federal Reserve policymakers continue their annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The three-day affair is being closely watched for hints about when to expect an interest rate hike.

New York Fed President William Dudley said Wednesday the case for a September hike had become "less compelling," but the waters were muddied again Thursday by news of much stronger U.S. second quarter growth than expected.

Much of the world's economy is still hooked on cheap central bank cash, and the prospect of a U.S. rate hike has already shaken many emerging markets.

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Investors may be suffering from whiplash but they should get some more pain relief Thursday.

U.S. stock futures were pushing higher, and global markets were bouncing as panic over China's stock market crash eased.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Global markets rally

Markets around the world rebounded after days of wild trading. China's benchmark Shanghai Composite jumped 5.3%, and Japan's Nikkei index closed up 1.5%. European markets notched solid gains in early trading.

Worries about Chinese growth and huge falls on its share markets triggered waves of selling around the globe this week, but the panic receded Thursday, helped by soothing words from central bankers.

China slashed interest rates earlier this week, hoping the move would stabilize the economy and ease fears that the country is slowing sharply. 

2) Oil jumps

The positive tone also washed over to crude markets. Oil surged 4% to trade back above $40 a barrel. Concerns about waning demand and oversupply has slugged crude in recent months, and the commodity is down nearly 25% since the start of this year. 

3) Earnings and economics

A slate of companies including Tiffany & Co (TIF), Dollar General (DG), Burlington Stores (BURL) and Michaels (MIK) are reporting quarterly earnings before the open. Gamestop (GME), Ulta (ULTA), and Aeropostale (ARO) are among the firms reporting after the close.

Federal Reserve policymakers kick off their annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Thursday. The three-day affair will be closely watched for hints about when to expect an interest rate hike. New York Fed President William Dudley said Wednesday the case for a September hike had become "less compelling."

Data to watch includes the second estimate of U.S. second quarter GDP, due out at 8:30 a.m. ET. New weekly jobless claims numbers are also out at 8.30am ET. 

4) Market movers

Transocean (RIG) is one stock to keep an eye on Thursday. As crude prices jumped, shares in the oil services firm are rising 4% premarket. Online streaming outfit Netflix's (NFLX, Tech30) stock is also up 4%.

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World markets are falling again. Prepare for another bumpy ride.

Chinese stocks bounced around Wednesday before ending weaker for the fifth day running. Stock futures are signaling that U.S. markets should open with a gain of about one percent, but Europe is firmly in the red.

1) China drops again

China announced a new round of measures designed to boost the economy late Tuesday, cutting interest rates and allowing banks to lend more. But the bold move failed to prevent further losses. Shanghai Composite closed 1.3% down Wednesday, while the Shenzen Composite lost 3%.

The central bank also said after the market close that it would lend commercial banks about $22 billion to boost liquidity in the short term in its first such move since February. 

2) Stock market movers

Harley-Davidson, Apple, Bank of America: Harley-Davidson (HOG) was one of the biggest gainers in after-hours trading, adding 3%. Transocean (RIG) wasn't so lucky. Its stock price tumbled more than 10%. PNC Financial (PNC) also dipped more than 5%.

A handful of stocks are gaining in premarket trading. Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) is up 3.6% and Bank of America (BAC) gained 2% early on Wednesday.

Apple (AAPL, Tech30), one of the most heavily traded stocks during this week's gut-churning turmoil, is up 2% premarket. 

3) Earnings and economics

Earnings reports from Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Express (EXPR) and Frontline (FRO) are expected ahead of the opening bell.

After the market closes, another crop of companies including Williams-Sonoma (WSM) and Guess (GES) will report.

A report from the U.S. government on orders placed with U.S. manufacturers is expected at 8:30 a.m. ET. Analysts look to that report to gauge private sector activity and business spending.

More gloomy data came from the World Trade Monitor, which reported the biggest fall in trade in the first half of the year since the global financial crisis. 

4) International markets overview

European markets are down again in early trading.

The FTSE 100 in London tumbled 1.5% after the opening bell, while Germany's DAX lost 1.3%, and continues to flirt with bear market territory. Several world markets are now trading more than 20% below their most recent peak.

Asian markets ended the session mixed. China and Hong Kong closed lower, while Japan's Nikkei gained 3.2% and Korea's Kospi 2.6%.

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It may be safe to wade back into stocks Tuesday with one note of caution: China is still in deep turmoil.

Global markets are rebounding broadly after investors suffered one of their worst sessions in years on Monday.

U.S. stock futures were rising nearly 3% and Europe climbed, though China stocks extended a horror run.

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1) China tumbles

Stocks in China continued their downward spiral Tuesday, extending a selloff that panicked investors around the world. The Shanghai Composite plunged 7.6%, while the smaller Shenzhen Composite slumped 7.2%.

Uncertainty over the stock market and the Chinese economy has driven sharp selling, and many analysts expect more intervention from the government to bolster growth.

But China's pain was largely contained Tuesday. Of the other major Asian markets, only Japan slumped again with the Nikkei tumbling nearly 4%.

Markets in Korea and Australia -- which is particularly sensitive to worries about Chinese growth -- finished with solid gains. 

2) Oil rebounds

Oil prices also found a firmer footing, putting on 2% to just above $39 a barrel. Demand has been slugged in recent months by oversupply of crude and worries about the outlook for the global economy.

Still, a shadow hangs over commodity markets. Industrial metals were under pressure, signaling concern over big buyer China and the health of the world economy. Copper gave up 3% and nickel tumbled 8% in London trading. 

3) Europe recovers

European markets are climbing in early trading, with Germany's DAX adding 2.6% and the U.K. FTSE index rising 2.4%. Solid second quarter GDP numbers for Germany, and an upbeat reading of business sentiment in Europe's biggest economy, were helping. 

4) Monday market recap

It was dramatic session for U.S. stocks -- beginning with an unprecedented 1,000-point drop for the Dow -- driven by deep fears about China's economic slowdown. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 3.6%, while the S&P 500 lost nearly 4%, and the Nasdaq gave up 3.8%. All three indexes are now experiencing a correction.

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U.S. stocks poised for another sharp drop

Got some rest over the weekend? Good. There's a bumpy ride ahead.

U.S. stock futures are sharply down on Monday morning as worries about China continue to fuel a global sell off.

Nasdaq futures are down 3.5%, with Dow and S&P futures both around 2% lower. 

1) China

No intervention, more losses: The Shanghai Composite closed 8.5% down, wiping out all gains made so far this this year. It has now fallen nearly 38% since its June peak. China's smaller Shenzhen Composite lost 7.7%.

Traders were hoping Chinese authorities would step in over the weekend to support the markets. "Unfortunately, there was nothing but disappointment and trader's angst turned into anger this morning and they decided to liquidate their positions," said Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at Ava Capital Markets. 

2) Stock market movers

Apple, Netflix suffer: Many U.S. stocks look poised to start the week deep in the red.

Apple (APLE) is down over 4% in premarket trading, while Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) is down more than 5%. Facebook (FB, Tech30) is trading about 4% lower.

Bank of America (BAC) has also suffered losses, trading 3.5% down in premarkets, and other financial stocks are under pressure.

3) Oil hits new 6-year low

Oil plunged 3.5% on Monday to trade at $39.04 per barrel. Prices had fallen below $40 per barrel for the first time since 2009 on Friday.

Natural gas and gold are also down. Cheap oil and other commodities are weighing heavily on many emerging markets, with Russia, Brazil, and Venezuela among the biggest losers. 

4) International markets plunge

All major European markets opened down on Monday. London's FTSE 100 plunged 2.7% after entering correction territory last week. The "Footsie" is weighted towards resource companies and has been hit by the slowdown in demand from China.

Germany's DAX also fell 2.7%. China is a crucial market for its automakers.

And it was all misery for other Asian markets again, with all major regional indexes closing in the red. Tokyo's Nikkei ended the session 4.6% down.

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Ouch. It's all red on Friday.

Global markets are hitting fresh lows and U.S. stock futures are edging lower.

But it's the same old story: China turmoil, low oil prices, Fed uncertainty. 

1) China slides again

The Shanghai Composite plunged 4.3% Friday, ending the week down 11%.

China manufacturing data came out worse than expected, hitting its lowest level in more than six years. The slowdown in China's factory activity is adding to concerns about the strength of global economic growth. 

2) Stock market movers

Ross, Intuit, Mondelez International: Discount retailer Ross (ROST) saw shares sink more than 9% after the company warned it has a "cautious" outlook for the remainder of the year.

Intuit (INTU) stock also dipped 3% in after-hours trading. Mondelez International (MDLZ) shed 2.3% after the closing bell. 

3) Commodities, emerging market currencies plunging

A range of emerging market currencies edged down again on Friday as the slide in oil and other commodities continue. The Russian ruble, Turkish lira, Malaysian ringitt and others are taking a hit.

Oil is still hovering just above $40 per barrel, after plunging to a six-year low earlier this week. 

4) U.S. earnings and economics

John Deere (DE) and Foot Locker (FL) are among a small group of companies expected to report earnings before the market opens.

U.S. manufacturing data are expected later on Friday.

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Investors are bracing for a bruising session Thursday.

U.S. stock futures were falling and global markets are awash with red. 

1) Oil slides

Crude prices are under pressure, losing 0.7% to hover just below $41 a barrel, after plunging to a six-year low on Wednesday. Oil has been falling in recent weeks as the supply glut worsens and demand remains sluggish. Weak oil is ringing alarm bells for investors about the health of the global economy.

And the latest victim of low oil prices? Kazakhstan. Its currency plunged 23% after the country's government allowed the tenge to float freely in an attempt to blunt the impact of falling crude prices. 

2) China tumbles

Another day, another wild ride for Chinese investors. The Shanghai Composite closed down 3.4% and the smaller, tech-heavy Shenzhen index lost 3%.

Volatility has dominated trading in China over the summer and prompted Beijing intervene to stabilize markets. 

3) Earnings updates

A batch of results are due before the market open, including Tech Data (TECD), Sears (SHLD), Madison Square Garden (MSG), Stein Mart (SMRT) and Kirklands (KIRK). This afternoon, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ, Tech30), Gap (GPS) and Ross (ROST) are due to provide earnings updates. 

4) Economic reports

Plenty to watch out for on the economic front, beginning with the federal government's weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET.

The National Association of Realtors releases July home sales figures at 10 a.m. ET. Sales surged in June, but analysts don't expect the trend to continue.

Also at 10 a.m., the Philadelphia Fed will post its business outlook survey for August. Last month there were signs manufacturing was slowing down, and unemployment data wasn't favorable.

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It's a busy day for markets and investors are bracing for losses.

U.S. stock futures were sinking ahead of a wave of earnings reports. Global markets were mostly lower but China regained some poise after taking a dive earlier in the day. 

1) China recovers

It was another volatile session in China, with the Shanghai Composite erasing sharp early losses to close up 1.2%. Chinese stocks have been on a wild ride for weeks as investors grow anxious about a possible withdrawal of stock market support by Beijing, and the health of the Chinese economy.

2) Commodities ease

Uncertainty about global demand and slowing growth in China have pressured commodity prices in recent months, and copper and oil resumed their slide Wednesday.

Copper traded down nearly 2% to just above $5,000 a tonne while oil shed 0.4% to hover below $43 a barrel. 

3) Earnings and economics

Plenty of companies will open their books to investors on Wednesday. Target (TGT), Lowe's (LOW), Staples (SPLS), Hormel Foods (HRL) and American Eagle (AEO) -- along with a handful of others -- are due to report quarterly earnings ahead of the open.

Victoria's Secret owner L Brands (LB) is among the companies reporting after the close.

It's a light day for economic news, with July's consumer price index numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at 8:30 a.m. ET. 

4) Greek bailout vote

Germany's parliament is expected to approve the latest Greek bailout Wednesday, a key hurdle to unlocking the first chunk of up to €86 billion ($95 billion) in aid for the cash-strapped country. Athens stock market added 0.3%.

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Investors are on edge after China stocks suffered a savage fall on Tuesday.

U.S. stock futures were slipping and global markets retreated. 

1) China tumbles

The bears are once again stalking Chinese markets. The Shanghai Composite closed down 6.2% and the smaller, tech-heavy Shenzhen index slumped 6.6%.

China has been rocked by months of volatile trading, and investors are now worried about a possible withdrawal of stock market support by Beijing, and signs of a sharper slowdown in the economy. 

2) Commodities falter

Fears about slowing growth in China has been hitting commodity demand in recent weeks and prices remained under pressure Tuesday. Copper dropped 1.1%, and oil prices eased 0.7% to trade below $42 a barrel. 

3) Earnings and economics

There are plenty of earnings to digest including quarterly results from some big box retailers. Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), TJ Maxx (TJX) and Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) are due to report before the open. DeVry Education (DV) will report after the close.

SanDisk (SNDK)shares are ones to watch Tuesday. The tech firm was trading down nearly 2% premarket.

On the economic front, the U.S. Census Bureau will publish July numbers for housing starts and building permits at 8:30 a.m. ET. 

4) International markets

European markets headed lower in early trading, with France's CAC index down 0.4% and the U.K. FTSE index off by 0.5%.

Shares in Wood Group (WDGJF) slumped 2.4% in London after the energy services firm's half year results confirmed weak oil prices had slugged earnings and prompted heavy job cuts.

Asian markets ended in the red, led by sharp falls in China. Hong Kong's Hang Seng gave up 1.5%.

Thailand's market lost nearly 3% and the baht tumbled following a deadly bomb blast in the capital on Monday.

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Investors have caught a mild case of the Monday blues.

U.S. stock futures were inching lower and oil prices remained under pressure. 

1) Oil slides

Crude dropped 1.5% to hover just above $41 a barrel in electronic trading. Oil has tumbled in recent weeks as the combination of plenty of supplies and sluggish demand weighs on prices. 

2) Ruble tumbles

Weak oil prices are causing problems for Russia's energy-dependent economy. And there was more bad news Monday, as the ruble hit a 6-month low against the greenback. 

3) Earnings updates

There are a few company results to watch out for today, starting with earnings from Estee Lauder (EL) before the market open. Urban Outfitters (URBN) will report this afternoon. 

4) International markets

It was a mixed session across global markets. In Europe, Germany's DAX rose 0.4% while the U.K.'s FTSE index inched down 0.1%.

Over to Asia, China's Shanghai Composite closed up 0.7% and the yuan was steady against the U.S. dollar. The stabilization in the Chinese currency helped restore some calm to trading after a surprise devaluation sparked a sell-off on global markets last week.

Japan's economic recovery hit another stumbling block as data showed GDP contracted in the second quarter. The country's benchmark Nikkei index added 0.4%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed down 0.7%.

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Another day, another devaluation for the Chinese yuan.

But investors are not freaking out like earlier in the week.

1) All eyes on China

The Chinese currency dropped again versus the U.S. dollar, but the central bank is rushing to calm fears about the yuan's more than 3% tumble over the past three days.

The central bank said Thursday that it expects the currency to stabilize, and that circumstances no longer call for continued depreciation.

China's government has in the past tightly controlled the yuan, but now it's trying to allow market forces to play a larger role in setting the value of the currency. 

2) Stock Market rebound

The yuan's recent, unexpected moves frightened traders. Many hit the "sell button." But now people have calmed down.

U.S. stock futures are pointing up Thursday. European markets are making big advances in early trading and all Asian markets closed with gains.

"Fears of [a] Chinese economic meltdown appear to have been allayed for the time being," said Augustin Eden, a research analyst at Accendo Markets.

3) Earnings

Kohl's (KSS), Dillard's (DDS), Coty (COTY) and Nestle (NSRGY) are reporting earnings before the market opens.

This afternoon, a handful of companies, including Nordstrom (JWN), will report after the market closes. 

4) Stock market movers

News Corp. and Cisco: Shares in News Corp (NWS) and Cisco (CSCO, Tech30) are expected to surge by about 4% at the open on the back of well-received earnings, which came out Wednesday evening.

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