S&P Futures are displaying strength ahead of this morning's key economic report. Traders will be paying attention to the core figures as that is what the Fed uses when they determine policy. Nike stock if running this morning after releasing positive earning overnight. UAW likely to expand its strikes as they bargain for a new contract. Debt Ceiling bill remains stalled, shutdown will occur on Oct 1 is no deal is reached. In Europe, stocks are displaying strong gains higher. Oil futures are pushing higher.