Needs more bases the route the Indo Pacific Region because of what he called chinas significant technological advancements. Meantime, china says the Iran Nuclear Deal is irreplaceable and says the agreement is the only way to resolve issues with the countrys nuclear program. The Chinese Foreign ministry blamed the United States or the tensions with iran. Last year, the u. S. Pulled out of that deal and we imposed sanctions. Reimposed sanctions. Global news 24 hours a day, onair, and tictoc on twitter, powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in over 120 countries. Im Mark Crumpton. This is bloomberg. Vonnie it is 1 00 p. M. In new york, 6 00 in london, and 1 00 a. M. In hong kong. Welcome to bloomberg markets. From bloomberg World Headquarters in new york, here are the top stores on the bloomberg and around the world we are following. Retail therapy. Retailers post broad gains, flexing the muscle of the american consumer. Can a strength continue to drive Economic Growth . Inv
Tom good morning, this is bloomberg daybreak europe, im Tom Mackenzie in london. Asian equities getting after softer than expected u. S. Jobs data revives bets the fed will cut rates this year. The Israeli Military asked some civilians in rafah to move out of the city as preparations for a Ground Invasion move forward, after israel closed a humanitarian crossing into gaza following a,s rocket attack. Xi jinping touches down in paris to begin a three nation european tour, as french president Emmanuel Macron seeks to reset ties with beijing. Lets check on these markets. U. S. Stocks ending last week higher with gains coming through friday. The nasdaq up more than 2 , the s p adding gains of a little over 1 , another big week in terms of the central bank story. The bank of england and their decision on thursday. Before that, the rba of australia coming through with their decision tuesday. Earnings in focus with disney out of the u. S. , ubs out of switzerland tomorrow. European futures in
So that we get more detailed information about where the virus is taking root. An inflation led price hike for railfares but Campaign Groups and unions call for a reduction in ticket prices to encourage more people back on the tracks. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The man found guilty of murdering 22 people in the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 has refused to leave his cell for his sentence hearing. The judge at the old bailey said he couldnt force 23 year old hashem abedi to come to court. The two day hearing began with family members of some of the victims emotionally describing how the attack had affected them. Some broke down as they recalled the moment they discovered their loved ones had died. 0ne bereaved mother told the court his horrendous act of cowardice had changed their lives forever. Our home affairs correspondent, daniel sandford, is at the old bailey. The old bailey has seen many emotional days in both murder trials and inquests, but this has definitely been
Hello and welcome. Talks on a post brexit trade deal have been temporarily halted without an agreement, less than a month before the transition period comes to an end. The uks lead negotiator david frost and his eu counterpart Michel Barnier have said that significant divergences remain. They said the negotiations were now paused, and tomorrow, borisjohnson and the president of the Eu Commission ursula von der leyen discuss the next steps. Our deputy Political Editor vicki young reports. Everything will soon be changing for this Distribution Company and thousands of others. Injust four weeks, goods going back and forth across the border with the eu will need extra paperwork and checks. Some fear that could lead to widespread disruption and congestion. Its difficult enough getting in and out of the uk at the moment with the delays at the border crossings and ferries. If youre adding eight, 16, 12 hours whatever that may be going forward, whos going to pick up the costs . If our wheels a
Yes, this is a different vaccine and logistically it is a bit different in terms of how we handle it and how we deliver it. But we feel ready and we deliver it. But we feel ready and we are raring to go to get it started for our community. As another deadline is passed, talks over a post brexit trade agreement resume the uk and eu agreeing to go the extra mile for a breakthrough. I must apologise for my friends misbehaviour. I think you bloody well should the doyen of espionage writing tributes to spy turned authorJohn Le Carre, whos died at the age of 89. And coming up on bbc news liverpool will be forever grateful. The world of football pays tribute to Gerard Houllier, as the former liverpool manager dies at the age of 73. Good afternoon, welcome to the bbc news at one. London and essex an area covering more than nine Million People looks likely to be moved into tier 3 of covid restrictions. Health ministers and officials are understood to be deeply concerned about the sharp rise in