U.S. stock futures for Friday, July 31 forecasted an 11-point decline for the Dow Jones Industrial Average as traders continue to gage the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain record-low interest rates and the second-quarter GDP report.
Chinese stocks were down this morning, as volatility continues to hit the nation's markets. Meanwhile, a decline in oil prices is pulling down shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) after the companies reported earnings this morning.