applause mr. Prime minister, we have a standing roomonly crowd. Theyre also out in the lobby. Weve got were Live Streaming also in the lobby. So i think theres a lot of interest in hearing what you have to say today. So good morning, everyone. Happy new year. Im fred kemp, im president and c. E. O. Of the Atlantic Council. And im delighted you could join us here today. Mr. Prime minister, a warm welcome and thank you for coming to the Atlantic Council. Were delighted youre starting your washington agenda here with us before you meet with the i. M. F. And with President Trump at the white house. Its an honor to host you here at our d. C. Headquarters, after you met with our International Advisory board in september on the sidelines of the u. N. General assembly. The Prime Minister joins us this morning as part of the future Europe Initiatives leadership series. In this series we welcome key european heads of government, heads of states, ministers to discuss Political Developments in the
[applause] mr. Prime minister, we have a standing roomonly crowd. Theyre also out in the lobby. Weve got were Live Streaming also in the lobby. So i think theres a lot of interest in hearing what you have to say today. So good morning, everyone. Happy new year. Im fred kemp, im president and c. E. O. Of the Atlantic Council. And im delighted you could join us here today. Mr. Prime minister, a warm welcome and thank you for coming to the Atlantic Council. Were delighted youre starting your washington agenda here with us before you meet with the i. M. F. And with President Trump at the white house. Its an honor to host you here at our d. C. Headquarters, after you met with our International Advisory board in september on the sidelines of the u. N. General assembly. The Prime Minister joins us this morning as part of the future Europe Initiatives leadership series. In this series we welcome key european heads of government, heads of states, ministers to discuss Political Developments in t
Turkey edges closer to sending its troops to war torn libya lawmakers are due to vote on a proposal for military intervention that could end up escalating the conflict in that country. Also on the show whats next for a leader called europes most powerful woman. Goes into the new year looking to shape her legacy as speculation mounts about who might succeed. Our brian thomas great to have you with us australia has ordered Mass Evacuations of coastal communities as bush fires raged across the southeast naval ships and aircraft are delivering food and water right now to thousands who fled the town of knowledge and took refuge on local beaches the worst summer wildfires on record have left at least 18 people dead. Another devastating 24. 00 alice and this is whats left of the coastal town of monaco. With cooler conditions on wednesday firefighters and residents took a moment to count the costs at once a popular holiday distillation now looks like a war zone. All of my. Just simply. Militar
Then we have the 10 year yield down to 1. 86. A little bit of buying in u. S. Treasury pending appeals lord. Guy lets look at what is happening in europe. Stocks are up by around 1 . Bullish as the day has progressed. Every sector is in positive territory. Eurodollar is a little softer, still north of 1. 12, but only, just as you can see. We are getting a bit in the bond market today, five basis is over , unwindingan 10year the moves we saw on december 28, 20 night. Is this going to be sustained . The data out of europe are not great, but from a Broader Market perspective, we are definitely riskon this first trading day of the new year. Does it imply anything for the rest of the year . I very much doubt it. Lets get perspective on where you will potentially be making money in 2020. We are joined by Alberto Gallo, portfolio manager. He is going to give us perspective on where we are going to do well and where we will not do well. Where am i going to make some money in 2020 . Alberto it
Lebanon had sought his release a week before he fled tokyo. Welcome to surveillance, i matt miller in berlin for francine lacqua. Lets check in with what is going on in the markets for the first trading day of the year. The stoxx 600, the broader european stocks index, is gaining 0. 8 . Futures that are rising as well. We could see a positive start in the u. S. We have a ton of pmis out this morning. I just had germany at the end of the hour. 46. 7. 46. 3. E looking pmi is still weak wherever you look. I thing we had italy or france and they were also pretty disappointing numbers. Coming up, a couple big interviews on the docket for friday. Chicago fed president charles fed president the chicago fed president joins our colleagues at 4 00 p. M. London time tomorrow. Set your dvr, because at 6 00 p. M. , we have the cleveland fed president joining Bloomberg Television. Another interview you dont want to miss. Lets get the bloomberg first word news in new york. Happy new year. Iranaqi mil