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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.

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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.

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

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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