Stock Index Futures Lower in Pre-Market

September SP500 is trading at 2178.00, down 5.50. September Nasdaq 100 is trading at 4796.00, down 12.50 September Russell 2000 is trading at 1231.50, down 4.20. September Dow Industrial futures are trading at 18521, down 44. Stock index futures are trading lower during the early pre-market session. Market chatter about global news and corporate earnings is making the rounds.