Im on Francine Lacqua. Weve had quite interesting and big political news in the u. S. That started late last night, overnight and first we know that transition is more on its way than was 24 hours ago. Global stocks advancing on the back of that. If you look at what stock markets are taking a positive, the general source of administration acknowledged joe biden was the apparent winner of the election and the move reduced Political Uncertainty in the u. S. , giving biden access to Current Agency officials, briefing books, 6 million in funding and the market. Energy stocks leading the stoxx 600. Travel companies. Banks also notching gains. Haven assets weaker. We are getting some eco figures. Looking forward to speaking to the president of the Ifo Institute shortly. The estimater than of 87. 5. Ifo coming up in 15 minutes. Here is leighann gerrans. Englands National Lockdown ends next week but Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it will be replaced by a tougher threetier system of regional
Confident, yet humble, wise, yet dependent on your guidance. Give them the wisdom to cultivate a faith that preserves, keeping them from growing weary in doing what is right. Strengthen their ability to see among their colleagues your divine image. May our senators increase in favor with you and humanity. Fill them with a passion to live for your glory. We praise you for being our helper and we desire to magnify your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa is a recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley quite often in our newspapers you can read about a lot of city, state Pension Funds that are in trouble. Theres
Where the world of politics meets the world of business. I owe you a word of explanation. We had some technical problems. For those of you on television, you got to see some charts for a bit. Now we are off and running. The first president ial debate takes place in ohio tonight. Kevin cirilli is on the scene in cleveland. Great to have you there. Before we get into the substance of what might be discussed, set the stage. Who will be there, what kind of arena is it, what are the rules moderator chris wallet Chris Wallace will have to enforce . Kevin 90 minutes, uninterrupted , the first time President Trump and go but it will go headtohead and both are giving clues about their strategy based upon who they are surrounding themselves with. Room given then social distance guidelines. Congressman tim ryan, a central democrat, and another centrist democrat in battleground states of ohio and pennsylvania will be meanwhile,den, and we are learning some conservatives in the farright movement of
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