The Options Insider Morning Edition

Today's Markets 
In Asia, Japan -0.7%. Hong Kong +0.1%. China -0.7%. India +0.5%. 
In Europe, at midday, London -0.4%. Paris -0.5%. Frankfurt -0.1%. 
Futures at 7:00: Dow +0.2%. S&P +0.2%. Nasdaq +0.1%. Crude +0.1%to $96.60. Gold +0.1% to $1732.90.

Economic calendar
7:30 NFIB Small Business Optimism Index
7:45 ICSC Retail Store Sales
8:30 Trade Balance
8:55 Redbook Chain Store Sales
10:00 Consumer Confidence
1:00 PM Results of $32B, 3-Year Note Auction

Earnings

Texas Instruments, United Natural Foods, Hanwha Solar, McDonald’s (monthly)

Stories

Battle for derivatives clearing heats up From Financial Times

Even After ‘Whale’ Losses, Bankers Hammer Volcker From Wall Street Journal

Delay Urged on Peregrine Outlays From Wall Street Journal 

CFTC Cancels Sept. 12 Meeting on Customer Fund Protection Rule From Bloomberg

CEO to CEO: Interview with DTCC’s Michael Bodson From Futures Industry

CME reopens claims process for MF Global customers From Reuters 

Barclays boss vows to be quick and bold in reform plan From Reuters

Lehman Brothers, We Heard You Were Dead From New York Times

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