Gap has reached its highest level in six years november figureheads why did two fifty and a whole billion dollars on record exports. America first is the policy donald trump has preached ever since he entered office he believes more should be done to protect American Industries from foreign competition and hes been especially critical of the u. S. Trade deficit with china. Both the United States and china will have a more prosperous future if we can achieve a level economic Playing Field right now unfortunately. It is a very one sided and unfair one not much has changed since the speech in november some economists say thats because u. S. President trumps argument is flawed they argue countries like china are not to blame for the trade deficit but rather u. S. Consumers americans consume more than they themselves produce the latest u. S. Trade stats may be a case in point even with a weaker dollar and on the back of higher exports Americans Still appear to be spending more on foreign go
Gap has reached its highest level in six years november figureheads why did two fifty and a half billion dollars on record exports. America first is the policy donald trump has preached ever since he entered office he believes more should be done to protect American Industries from foreign competition and hes been especially critical of the u. S. Trade deficit with china. Both the United States and china will have a more prosperous future if we can achieve a level economic Playing Field right now unfortunately. It is a very one sided and unfair one not much has changed since the speech in november some economists say thats because u. S. President trumps argument is flawed they argue countries like china are not to blame for the trade deficit but rather u. S. Consumers americans consume more than they themselves produce the latest u. S. Trade stats may be a case in point even with a weaker dollar and on the back of higher exports Americans Still appear to be spending more on foreign goo
John fortt is live in las vegas at this years Consumer Electronics show so much news coming from ces today, bringing us to faang stocks joining us this morning to talk about it, btigs managing director, andy hargreaves, Senior Research analyst. Good morning to you both on ces, so many of these names are presenting this week, are having workshops for developers, and unveiling ostensibly technologies that are going to drive earnings higher. How much of a catalyst is ces this week . Theres always something that becomes the theme of the show, but it doesnt always necessarily translate into a lot of revenue and Earnings Growth we talked about Artificial Intelligence and the goggles that people were wearing a couple of years ago for virtual reality, excuse me, and didnt really materialize in anything that significant for these companies. So its fun to see new products and hear a lot of the teams update investors to start the year off, but i wouldnt get too overboard on it impacting 2018 or g
Closed lower for the first time in 2018. Some are attributing the decline to good Old Fashioned profit taking. Others pointed to nervousness that higher inflation could force the fed to be more aggressive when it comes to hiking Interest Rates. The result was a drop in stocks. The dow fell 16 points. The nasdaq was off ten. And the s p was down three. Investors are paying more attention to the bond market these days. Yields have been rising. That could usher in big changes for stocks and the economy. Steve. Reporter Interest Rates are rising, presentin a challenge to Economic Growth and to the stock market. But some look at the recent rise and ask, what took so long . The fed hiked Interest Rates three times last year. Budged. Tenyear bond yield if fell through much of 2017. It comes amid a report that china is rethinking how much it buys. It comes amid better growth, rising expectations, and a coming boost to the deficit bill, the tax cut bill. Yields are low. They should be higher. T
The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, whose kingdom is above all earthly kingdoms, we praise your holy name. Forgive us for having left undone the things we ought to have done and for doing the things we ought not to have done. Deliver us from those forces that obstruct the making of a nation and world of justice, peace, and righteousness. Give our lawmakers the wisdom, courage, and strength needed for our times, providing them with u. S. S. Nantz out of the wealth of your celestial riches. Equip them to serve you and country with the full measure of grace, strength, and wisdom. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. 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. T