And whether to extend the statutory deadline. S hearing. Pursuant to house rules, some members will appear in person, and others will appear remotely via webx. Since some members are appearing in person, let me first remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance from the house attending physician, all individuals attending this hearing in person must wear a face unless they are talking. Members who are not wearing a face mask will not be recognized. Let me also make a few reminders for those in person. You will only see members and witnesses appearing remotely on the monitor in front of you. When they are speaking in what is known in webx as an active speaker view. A temer is visible in front of you. For timer is visible in front of you. Let me remind everyone of a few points. For members appearing remotely, i know you are familiar and here are the points. First, you will be able to see each person speaking during the hearing, whether in person or remote, as long as you have you
In 34 states, the 70 average of new cases is higher than a month ago. Australia set to lay out a big spending budget to revise the economy and generate jobs. Today. Also makes it shery heres how markets are looking right now. U. S. Futures opening flat after u. S. Stocks rose in the regular session. They ended the session at a three week i. We have the s p 500 and the nasdaq and the dow beginning more than 1 . The nasdaq composite so its best in almost a month. We have the s p 500 closing at session highs. We had optimism over a potential stimulus package. Nothing mentioned President Trump being released from hospital tonight. Regeneron rallying after President Trump was given their experimental antibiotic treatment. Energy was a big gainer. Take a look at wti which is above 39 a barrel and continues to gain ground at the moment after the largest jump since may, rallying in tandem with the equity markets. Lets see how things are shaping up for the asian markets. Here is Sophie Kamarudd
Of significance in what is happening. I just want to make sure every audit i just want to make sure everyone understands that. If you look at the markets, there is the election uncertainty. In the u. K. , we are being briefed by the Prime Minister at that 00 p. M. It has been a long time since it we have been briefed. We are expecting him to announce measures such as closing of restaurants at 10 00 p. M. Why not catch the virus at 8 00 p. M. . Cut to the deli delinquent way of not crushing hoursnomy, but avoid the of drink and cocktails when you do not social distance as you should. Tom if i want the yorkshire the last sitting is 6 00. Is that what youre telling me . Franciene 7 30. You are right. Settings, one two at 7 30, one at 9 00. It really crushed the restaurant market. Tom there is the most Important Information today. [laughter] here is ritika gupta. Ritika the u. K. Government is telling the public to work from home if possible. It comes alongside new restrictions for bars an
It also says it will purchase additional treasury assets as part of an accommodative policy. It repeat language from previous statements, where it sol it will use the full range of tools to support the economy the statement says weak demand and oil prices are holding down inflation, but the path principally depends on the virus. It says it poses considerable risk to the mediumterm outlook. There were two dissets, from the dallas and minneapolis fed, differences in what they wanted. Capellan wanted more flexibility. Let me tell you about the outlook for gdp. They actually dramatically well, they were looking for a 6. 5 gdp decline, now looking for a 397 decline they were looking for nine and change, now looking for 7. 6. Ill go directly to the actual table here and put my glasses on, and tell you what it says here inflation they have upgraded from 0. 8 to 1 mounta. 2 there it is, folks the path of policy 0. 1 for 2020, 0. 1 for 2021 0. 1 for 2022, and drumroll, please, 0. 1 for 2023 the
This hearing will come to order. Todays hearing is a hybrid format. And the hearing room has been configured to maintain the recommendedf foot social distancing between senators and other individuals in the room necessary to operate the hearing which we have kept to a minimum. For those joining remotely a few videoconferencing reminders. Once you start speaking there will be a slight delay before you are displayed on the screen. To minimize background noise please click the mute button until it is your speak or ask questions. If there is a Technology Issue we will move to the next senator until its resolved. I, again, remind all senators and witnesses that the 5minute clock still applies, and those of you remote should all have a box on your screen labeled clock that will show how much time is remaining. Well try to give you a gavel reminder when your time is almost expired. To simplify the speaking order process senator brown and i again have agreed to go by sen you arty for this hear