All report Record Numbers of daily deaths. We are getting set for samsung results. We will find out how the pandemic has hit south korea smartphone makers later in the show. A look at how we are shaping up this thursday session. We will start with u. S. Futures. All eyes really looking at the fed, looking at jay powell. He said this is particularly the biggest economic shock in memory for the u. S. Prospects for further monetary stimulus, just incremental progress when it comes to negotiations, more fiscal stimulus, i should say. Chicago nikkei futures looking unchanged. It is a massive earnings day in japan, expecting results from hitachi, panasonic, as well as waiting on japanese retail sales. Retail sales coming out of hong kong later on. That is expected to be another grim picture. The yen, wonderful 97 is where we are. Steady below that one of five handle, the dollar coming under pressure from that super dovish fed and the dovish comment from fed chair powell. 41. 37, getting that
Control of what was the u. S. Consulate in the in the city of chengdu outrage supported closed any worsening diplomatic dispute. Thank you very much for joining us from the americas to Europe South Asia and australia countries around the world are facing increases in corona virus infections more than 16000000 people have been diagnosed with cold 1000 since the pandemic began 4300000. 00 are in latin america which a World Health Organization has designated the new at the center most are in brazil mexico and argentina and is on the run is in colombia another latin American Country causing concern. According to the paramedic and Health Organization the pandemic across the region is throwing no signs of slowing down but experts there are particularly worried the 5 countries brazil and mexico of course but also colombia where we are argentina piru and to a lesser extent also cheetah were things of eased up a bit of course brazil remains the main hot spot this week theyve been reporting more
In the philippines against president rodrigo tatty as he begins outlining his latest violence for the nation and china takes control of what was the u. S. Consulate in the city of chengdu after its order to close any worsening diplomatic disputes. At least one person has been killed during antigovernment protests in iraqs capital baghdad its the 1st fatality jaring demonstration since Prime Minister mostafa to me was sworn into office 2 months ago protesters are angry about corruption unemployment and Poor Public Services iraq has seen months of on race as it struggles with an economic crisis and political instability simona 14 is in baghdad with more. What appears to have happened last night based on our conversations with a few protesters in baghdad square is that a group of protesters gathered in Tahrir Square to march in direction of another nearby square which is when Security Forces and the cording to the protesters plain clothed officials opened fire using live ammunition and bi
A prison in argentinas capital inmates demand better protection from the coronavirus determined not to die in jail. And how the pandemic is forcing muslims around the wilds to change the way they celebrate the holy month of ramadan. Now its being hailed as a landmark collaboration wild leaders have pledged to speed up development of a Coronavirus Vaccine and ensure that everyone will have access to it its part of a Health Organization initiative but the United States with the death toll now over 50000. 00 says it will not take part of that diplomatic editor james bass reports. Its just the place you would have expected in previous times to have seen u. S. Leadership in a Global Crisis and World Leaders coming together with a response not the idea of this event to coordinate the search for a vaccine testing and treatments for covert 19 and to make sure all the widely available the world needs distorts and it needs them fast. But experiences has stored those that even when tools are avai
Studios, this is kpix 5 news. Right now on kpix 5 and streaming on cbsn bay area , we are looking live from our camera on top of our roof at kpix 5 , looking at coit tower lit up in red white and blue. Good morning, everyone. It is friday, yes, the end of the week. We made it. It is april 17th. I am michelle griego. Lets say that one more time, it is friday. Thanks for joining us this morning on friday. Lets get the check of your forecast with mary lee. Good morning to you. Good morning, we are starting off with cool temperatures. Today, we are going to continue with our cooldown and that continues into the weekend as well. Is a live look with the Treasure Island camera and you can see are temps this morning of the low to mid 50s with those clouds, so as you go through the day, we will actually see if not a little bit below average, by as much as about five degrees below average. We will talk about what you can expect for the weekend and the next chance for showers and that full foreca