Soybean and pork shipments that putses up 343 points on the dow. We are positive for the week as a whole now despite the declines earlier on this week joining us for the first hour, nathan from risk aver sal advisers so that point exact ly that wer up. 2 on s p, do you think the b jobs number justifies that given where we were monday, tuesday . I think its helpful when you think about the weak ism data and services this week that was a cause of concern. Especially if you did not have a lot of confidence that we were going to have the fear of increas increas increased tariffs taking off so this kind of mitigates that and here we are in familiar territory back at all time highs. Theres a lot of cross currents here what has happened to get us here you know, the fed has expanded the Balance Sheet by 300 300 billion, right and theyve lowered Interest Rates three times, 75 basis points in the last four months just to get us and keep us here. Were going to focus in on the big stories were wat
And Exchange Commission chairman jay clayton regarding the work and agenda of the s. E. C. I thank you for your willingness to appear before the committee today, mr. Clayton, your willingness to testify is essential to our oversight much the s. E. C. The mission of the s. E. C. Is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly and sufficient markets and facilitate capital formation. It plays a Critical Role in ensuring our nation has Capital Markets that the public can have confidence and trust in. It provides information to investors so as americans prepare for their futures, they may not only have a wide variety of financial opportunities, but they also have the information necessary to make informed investment decisions. Chairman clay torngs you came before this committee a year ago and assured us you would continue to take steps to ensure that the u. S. Capital markets remain the deepest, moshgt dynamic and liquid in the world. I commend you and the s. E. C. Staff for actions taken o
Strong bipartisan congressional support for ukraine, senator johnson cautioned president zelensky that President Trump has a negative view of ukraine and t that president zelensky would have a difficult time overcoming it. Senator johnson further explained he had been shocked by President Trumps negative reaction during an Oval Office Meeting on may 23rd. On september 8th ambassador taylor told me, now theyre insisting zelensky commit to the investigation in an interview with cnn, which i took to refer to the three amigos. I was shocked their request was so specific and concrete. While we advise our ukrainian counterparts to follow the rule of law in investigating corruption allegations, thfis ws a demand that president zelensky commit on a cable news channel to an investigation of President Trumps rival. The hold was finally lifted after significant press coverage and expressions of concern about the withholding of Security Assistance. Although we knew the hold was lifted we were stil
More on our web site bbc. Co. Uk news and the news app. Now on bbc news, live to singapore for Asia Business report. Consumer cryptocurrency scam. Are you is low has been implicated in a multi Million Dollar Digital Currency con. To thes ad band. We look at what social media giants are doing to counteract attempts to influence voters. Good morning and welcome to Asia Business report, live from singapore with me, mariko oi. Lets start with the alleged onecoin scam, because a us lawyer has been found guilty of Money Laundering and freud for his role in the cryptocurrency con. Mark scott was accused of helping the founder of the Digital Currency to use offshore banks as well as Shell Companies to hide 400 million of investors money does investors money. Investors money does investors money. Investors worldwide were led to believe 0necoin was a legitimate Digital Currency being run out of bulgaria. Prosecutors in new york said it was actually a ponzi scheme that attracted billions of dolla
Taxi drivers calendar is rolling out its final edition. Israels Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has responded angrily to his indictment on charges of corruption. The accusations relate to cases that involved gifts mr netanyahu received from wealthy figures, as well as alleged efforts to get better Media Coverage in return for favours. It adds to the uncertainty for a country without a stable government after two elections in a year. Gareth barlow reports. Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin neta nyahu has Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted. After months of deliberation, the attorney general and former political ally said he made the decision with a heavy heart. Translation with a heavy heart. Translation with a heavy heart i decided to indict him. With a heavy heart but also wholeheartedly, out of a deep sense of duty for the rule of law and the public of israel to the accusations that he had accepted gifts of cigars and pink champagne and gave favours to get positive press coverage have