President trump. We have live too capitol hill on the breaking stories and allstar panel. All that and much more on making money. [. Charles markets opened much lower. They began to slowly climb higher after fed chair Jerome Powell testified the Federal Reserve optimistic about the u. S. Economy. The fed likely keeping Interest Rates unchanged this coming months. The dow coming down moments ago, neil just mentioned this, on reports china talks hit a snag how large those foreign purchases will be. I want to go to edward lawrence. He is on capitol hill. With more on powells testimony. Edward . Reporter charles, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says Monetary Policy is in good place. He signaled there would not be a rate cut in december unless data comes in weaker than they thought. There were a lot of questions from representatives on the committee, about the federal funds rate if there is enough room to handle next downturn or recession. Historically they need five point to handle
Conference that hoped to save his job, the labor secretary is out. Well have the latest on his departure. And a gift from the angels. In their first home game since a teammates passing, one teams major league tribute gets an ending straight out of hollywood. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. What were seeing eis a slowmoving tropical system. Whether or not its a hurricane or Tropical Storm, it doesnt matter, folks. The gulf coast braces for barry. Were asking folks to just stay inside tonight and see what this weather is going to do. We hope were going to miss a big storm but we know the worst is yet to come over the next 24 to 48 hours. I was deeply moved to see the care. Vice president mike pence went to the southern border and made allegations that migrants are being held in squalid conditions. We are not a terrorist. We are not criminals. The house voted overwhelmingly to renew the 9 11 Victim Compensation fund. This is necessa
American pie. Are we uncovering set secrets . An exclusive. This is entertainment tonight. Meghan markle kissing and cuddling archie. Beyonce slaying it at the lion king premier with blue ivy. It is a girls night. All things royal. We have other big news to get to. Heres this weekends top story. Brad pitts epic photo bomb and his new interview with leo. In my next life, who should i come back as . You or you. I dont know about him. I shine up well on the outside. But a bit dicey my friend. Yeah. Brad joked, winked and a new photo shoot had a blast goofing around with his once upon a time in hollywood costars. Thats Margot Robbie as rob leaps in front of her and a rare glimpse at the tattoo on his stomach and on the one on his back. The cast sits down monday with the today show. They em nis about their early days in hollywood. We did start on the same television show. Growing pains. Decades ago. Did you ever do a scene together. No. Brad and leo just missed each other on growing pains.
Lets start a look at our overall travel times. The Altamont Pass a 26 minute ride, great for this time of the morning. For two minutes on the freeway highway 4 and the onetoone you just popped up to 38 minutes from 37 heading out of the south bay. Things are stacking up at the cash lanes. Fast track, you are just fine. You see the east shoreeway movi bridge not as busy. The lights are in the westbound direction. Things are moving right along looks like there is no construction in place with lane closures today. The live news desk, several significant earthquakes to tell you about over the last 12 hours or so. All in the southeastern pacific. I want to show you the map of the latest. This is a sixpoint to of papa new guinea. Also this was a 7. 3 and eastern indonesia, you see people there leaving a Shopping Mall after the shaking began that earthquake killed one person. This is video with no injuries reported. Minor damage to some buildings, we also have video from western australia, th
Conditions with many asking, is the bucket list event really worth the risk those stories plus coco, the 15yearold american taking wimbledon by storm. Will she extend her cinderella run today . Stevie wonders surprise. Three more shows, then im going to take a break. The music legends midconcert announcement about his health and his future that stunned fans. And on top of the world. Im on top of the world, eh team usa wins the womens world cup, its second straight and record fourth overall. And a ticker tape parade is awaiting their return home today, monday, july 8th, 2019. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in Rockefeller Plaza morning, everybody welcome to today. Nice to have you with us on a monday morning after the long holiday weekend. So much to celebrate go usa. Go usa. World cup champs again, backtoback wins for the women. There she is, ms. Rapinoe, mvp. Thats right. Theres going to be a ticker tape parade a little l