Is out. China removes another obstacle to Foreign Investors. It is that time of year again. We have the highlights from apples new Product Launch, including a fifth generation of the watch. News out ofing south korea. The august jobless rates coming in at 3. 1 . Way belowy, estimates. Analysts expected it to come in at 4 , which would have been the fourth consecutive month of the Unemployment Rates coming in at 4 , but surprising the markets, 3. 1 , the lowest since 2013. South koreas august adjusted rate at 3. 1 , adding 450 2000 more jobs in august versus 452,000 more jobs in august. We have the passage of an extra 452,000budget in early august t could have lent some additional support, but still, the lowest Unemployment Rate since 2013 reallyin at 3. 1 is interesting, given the fact that we have seen some private Sector Employment weakness with the ongoing trade tensions between the u. S. And china, not to mention south koreas own issues with japan. A surprising Unemployment Rate fo
Come on and address members of the media to tell us what is going on. She has not been seen for quite a few days. Nikkei to 25 decline of 2 . Seng, the worst run of losses we have seen since the hangover. Lets get to the currencies because the trade war is certainly having an impact the yen seen as a haven trade once again. Appreciating to 106. It at thee to see moment. Korean yuan continues its fall back as well. For thet below 1200 First Time Since january 2017. Trade tensions not between just china and the u. S. But south korea and japan taking its toll. Cny, the seven handle being breached. Gain of 1. 1 . We see the dollar index actually flat. David our top story right now, the latest on what is happening in hong kong. General strike today. Flights already cancel. A couple disruptions for public transport. Over the weekend, the city witnessed more violent protests clashed with police. Warnedthe other thing, that beijing will not let the unrest continue. Sophie kamaruddin is at the
Morning, congressman and Ranking Member doug collins here to talk about all things mueller after yesterday. Ohio congressman house intelligence and weighs Means Committee member joining us and house energy and commerce manager debbie plus tennessee congressman and Committee Member is here on israel boycott bill, and c op of Raymond James paul riley on company fernings but ceo of ups will weigh in on earns and brotdzer economy. Dont miss a moment of it and top story this hour more than six hours on the hot seat yesterday former special counsel answering to lawmakers for first time leading dmets with little hope for impeachment mueller taking heated questions concerning the wording of his report and the conclusions. Watch. The president claimed your report found no obstruction and that exonerated him but that is not what your report said is it . Correct that is not what the reported said. Report did not include that he did not commit obstruction of justice is . Is that correct . Thats co
The next date in september in the us. A few pleasant smiles and exchange of niceties then u. S. Trade representative robert light ties are in treasury secretary Stephen Minucci got down to business with chinese vice premier heard. There was little expectation of an agreement being reached before hand found the likelihood of that probably wasnt helped by the coinciding Harsh Criticism of chinas economic policies 5 President Trump one of his complaints that china makes promises but fails to follow through. And beijing wasted no time in responding and it was not lutetia will mean i think its meaningless for the us to pursue these maximum pressure tactics when someone is ill its useless to ask someone else to take the medicine believe the us should show more sincerity in good faith when it comes to trade negotiations. The 2 sides positions appear to be hardening the white house has already impose tariffs on half of chinese imports and has threatened to go further china has hit back with it
A shot in the t. V. Show me i think its meaningless for the us to pursue these maximum pressure tactics when someone is ill its useless to ask someone else to take the medicine only 5 believe the us should show more sincerity in good faith when it comes to trade negotiations. The 2 sides positions appear to be hardening the white house is already impose tariffs on half of chinese imports and has threatened to go further china has hit back with its own tariffs the result levies on 300 60000000000. 00 in 2 way trade hitting the economies of both parties. Anyone who had hoped that the 2 sides who come together on wednesday was left disappointed when the doors reopened after 4 hours a quick photo opportunity was all that was left to do the american delegation departed for the airport with nothing more to say. Business consultant andrew day has been following the talks for us and the both sides are talking again weve got that and theyre going to be talking again the month after next but rea