It is well-known that deflation is sinister, much worse than inflation.  The data released overnight shows that consumer prices in Italy fell 0.2% year over year in August.

Smart Money has sold gold lightly on Italy news.

Stocks are set for an early short squeeze to the upside.  Traditionally a Friday before a long weekend when there is potential for significant geopolitical events, stocks go down because traders do not want to risk holding them over a long weekend.