Data check for you. Stoxx 600 pretty flat this hour. Fourth of july low volumes waiting for payroll data from tomorrow. Outperforming. Yields areyear certainly worth talking about. Yields have dropped below the 0. 4 level, below the ecbs deposit rate. Weve got gold still acting as a haven above 1400. The dollar index not moving all that much. President trump doesnt like the strength of the dollar. We will talk about that. Wti not reacting positively to the production cuts extended by opec. Lets take a big picture look at what is going on in these markets now. The u. S. Stock market closed for trading for the july 4 holiday. In europe, equities continue little changed while investors search for direction and await u. S. Jobs data. We are joined now by paul markham. Very good morning afternoon, in fact, here in london. Valentin, lets come to you first. It does feel like risk off is back on. Currencies are outperforming low yield ors. It remains to be seen whether that positive feeling wi
The ibex on the flipside is weaker. Political unrest in spain. Ahead of the ecb meeting, here is where we are stacking up. 43 basis points. Gold at a low. Ecbd says david the will hold its policy meeting where mario draghi is expected to announce tapering decisions. Now, lets get an update on what is making headlines. Taylor shinzo abe gambled on early elections and won. That boosts his chances of winning another term. That could make him the longestserving leader. Investors responded. The increased role in the counterterrorism policy. The cia has increased operations in afghanistan. Joining to hunt and kill the taliban. Spanish authorities have rejected a call for negotiations. Day, i ams 24 hours a taylor riggs. Messy politics in spain will be the backdrop for the meeting. The theme is lower the amount and extend the bond buying program. From london, i want to get your take from the unrest we have seen from spain. Does it influence the ecb at all . At the moment, it will not be a key
Haidi china pledges more economic transparency. The pboc will balance the need for stability while controlling asset bubbles. Rishaad sending a different message. Weibo currency opportunities. Global relief rally continues after the french election, seeing a rising tide, listing all markets across the world. , taking a look with attention to the European Central bank. Japano have the bank of starting its twoday meeting as well. That is on wednesday. Gdp growth figures out of the u. S. , looking forward to all that and more as we see the optimism flowing into this part of the world. Haidi thats right. It is a bit of a client trading day, given the australian and new zealand markets closed today to observe a holiday. When it comes to chinese markets, they are not playing ball. Take a look at this chart. A complete lack of correlation when it comes to chinese equities with the rest of the global rally. The shanghai, completely diverting from the blueline, the msci. What we are seeing is t
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Update Thursday noon: Ballina Shire Council has agreed to allow the Ballina Farmersâ Market to expand.
The decision will allow the markets to go from a maximum of 30 to 60 stalls.
Councillors commented during the debate on the success of the market over the years.
The motion was carried with all present councillors voting for it, except for Cr Eoin Johnson, who opposed it.
Original story: The Ballina Farmers Market could soon expand from 30 to 60 stalls, if Ballina Shire Council approves the move.
Councillors will debate this week a proposal for a larger scale farmers market, and other community events where possible, at Commemoration Park.
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Update Thursday noon: Ballina Shire Council has agreed to allow the Ballina Farmersâ Market to expand.
The decision will allow the markets to go from a maximum of 30 to 60 stalls.
Councillors commented during the debate on the success of the market over the years.
The motion was carried with all present councillors voting for it, except for Cr Eoin Johnson, who opposed it.
Original story: The Ballina Farmers Market could soon expand from 30 to 60 stalls, if Ballina Shire Council approves the move.
Councillors will debate this week a proposal for a larger scale farmers market, and other community events where possible, at Commemoration Park.