NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, August 2

S&P Futures are falling due to indications of a weakening economy and corporate earnings results. This morning Non-Farms Payroll report is in focus and is expected to show a fall in employment data from last month. INTC delivered a highly negative earnings report yesterday and AMZN guidance was weak, AAPL's report came in better than expected. This morning XOM beat while CVX missed. Yesterday's weak PMI is causing markets to fall globally. Ahead of a pending change in monetary policy, companies are decreasing their investments. In Europe, markets are bearish on elevated selling pressure. Oil is higher as the situation in the Middle East remains tense.