By 15 points lets look at overnight in asia. The nikkei going strong closing at the highest level since 1996. A gain of 132 points that puts the nikkei at 20,823 hang seng was up by 0. 6 pfr . The shanghai was up by a quarter percentage point in europe, you will see that at least in the early going things have been mixed. These are modest moves in spain, stocks are under pressure down by 0. 9 this is coming as some concerns arise in catalonia. Well talk more about that in a moment we have news just out from the National Federation of independent business, showing Small Business sentiment dropping in september. The nfibs monthly index dropped to 103 for the month, that compares to 105. 3 in august. The group saying the immediate temptation is to blame the hurricanes in tex and florida but adds this is not case with Small Business owners across the country becoming measurably less enthusiastic but also points out the index is high by historical standards. Also in energy news, opec secret
To exist is just devastating. Reporter America Navarro received this email from School Officials on friday. Saying after 108 years of education, the Nonprofit School is closing its doors due to financial troubles. Obviously it comes down to money and no money. Reporter School Leaders say the aging building needs to be remodeled. They cant compete with rising teacher salaries and donations are down leaving them with no choice but to close. This truly is like a home away from home. Reporter and a new home is what this property may turn into. St. Elizabeths is surrounded by developments and new apartment complexes going in just a few blocks down. And city Officials Say the school has already applied for a zoning change that would allow for a multiunit condo complex. Leaving navarro wishing the school did more to save her daughters school. Condos over education . I mean where is this heading . School officials didnt want to speak on camera today, but they do say the school will close in ju