Fauci says we are headed in the right direction. Every day this seems to be a record of number of deaths. At the same time we see the increase in deaths we are seeing rather dramatic decrease in the need for hospitalization, that is going in the right direction. I say that and i always remind myself when i say that, that means what we are doing is working. Therefore we need to continue to do it. Ashley what we are doing is working says Anthony Fauci, voters seem to like how the president is handling the crisis. His Approval Rating hitting a high of 49 in the latest poll and by the way he has tied joe biden in the president ial race. Just last month he trailed biden in the same poll by nine points. Still there is work to do in america remains worried about their money in 79 say they all worry that the virus will lead to Economic Hardship for the family. The Chip Administration still targeting the reopening of the economy and for 8 weeks and heres what Vice President mike pence says need
And nasdaq. Strong market gains for the Bluechip Companies. Just using two of them as an example, we have apple up three dollars, microsoft up at 146. They have been higher than that earlier. Microsoft up earlier. Did they hit bottom this week . A lot of people have been buying them. Were asking that question. I hope a bottom for a lot of companies. Oil moving up to 25. Barrel. Its down 15 cents now. The government is buying oil but the petroleum written for the petroleum reserve. Whats he going to do about the russian and saudi attack on american drillers. We will ask that question to him. Gas prices tumbling. The National Averages 2. 17 a gallon falling about two cents a day. In oklahoma the averages a dollar 80. In california its 3. 25. According to gas buddy we will be down to a National Average of well under two dollars very soon. Lets get to the spreading virus. We will show you Street Scenes from around the world. Same story all over. Ghost towns, empty streets. Economists at a
Dagen a big show this morning everybody. Of course well be covering the weekend shootings in el paso, texas and dayton, ohio. And the political call even the nationwide call for something to change. Joining the conversation this morning, barons associate editor, jack howell, lee carter and mitch rochell. Welcome, all. So much to cover. So much to cover. I dont even know where to begin today. Dagen a somber morning for this nation, most certainly. Lets start with trade and whats going on in the market. So our top story, trade tensions, Global Futures and markets around the world, u. S. China trade talks at a standstill and possibly taking a step back. The chinese yuan taking a step back, many see it as a response to President Trumps planned tariffs and a sign that any trade agreement is on hold. China hitting American Farmers, asking china asked state owned companies in that nation to stop importing american agricultural products. This is according to bloomberg news. China denying the a
In hong kong, well tell you when street protests might resume, and well talk about the Business Climate here as well as Business Climate in china. Some fresh views on trade war, what comes next, they are coming up this hour in hong kong. Great stuff connell, first we begin with breaking new in white house, straight to Edward Lawrence with details. Reporter melissa, president putting focus on healthcare now, today he did look at a new marine one he will be flying on. But he is talking about health care, what he did today, was he changed or expanded real of the hell reimbursement Health Reimbursement arrangement rule that now allows company to put in workers to put money to a pot for workers so the workers can look for a right Health Care Plan for them in the individual market. The president opening avenue, saying this i allows companies o sort of subsidize health care in the private market. Expanding Health Reimbursement arrangements or hras, they will allow American Workers to shop for
With Vladimir Putin. And Steve Scalise is readmitted to icu over concerns over an infection. And well continue to bring you updates there. Virginias governor, mccauliffe admits that the democrats dont have a leader, and cant name who will take them into the next election. Varney company starts right now. Finally on both sides of the atlantic, our citizens are confronted by yet another danger, one firmly within our control. This danger is invisible to some, but for millions at the polls, the steady creep of government bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth of the people. The west became great not because of paper work and regulations, but because people were allowed to chase their dreams and pursue their destiny. Americas polls and nations in europe enjoy individual freedom and sovereignty. Charles joining us is lisa booth. This is the president s second overseas trip, bringing the message of draining the swamp overseas with him. Whats your reaction . I think its important for