The markets are clearly telling us that the markets are not pricing in the worstcase scenario when it comes to iran, or at least Portfolio Managers not. Stoxx europe 600 gaining some 0. 6 . On bloomberg surveillance, we will be speaking to the president of euler hermes, Wilfried Verstraete. That discussion is up very shortly. Lets get straight to the blumberg first word news. In new york city, heres Viviana Hurtado. We begin with the first stage of the u. S. China trade deal, set to be signed next week. China says its top negotiator is visiting washington, d. C. It is the latest move towards a detente. Contradictory reports this morning are emerging about what caused the ukrainian boeing 737 to crash and iran. Initially blaming a technical issue, then an engine fire. Ukrainian embassy running out terrorism, but then it amended its statement to offer no comment on the cause. All those aboard the plane were killed in the crash. Hong kong preparing a bold plan to boost its economy, accord
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Get in touch about the stories we are covering or tell us what youre spotting where you. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Five women who accuse the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein of abusing them are calling on Prince Andrew to testify in their cases. Their lawyer told bbc panorama he plans to serve subpoenas asking the duke to give evidence. The programme included an interview with the woman who says she was forced to have sex with the prince when she was 17. He categorically denies any such relationship. Darragh macintyre reports. The allegations made by Virginia Giuffre about Prince Andrew have raised questions that wont go away. The lawyer for five ofJeffrey Epsteins accusers says he wants Prince Andrew to testify as a witness in their court cases. The women say the prince witnessed how epstein and his guests were given m
Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at nine. Borisjohnson will urge nato leaders to put on a united front today as they gather to mark the 70th anniversary of the partnership. President donald trump is among the 29 allies holding talks amid growing divisions over natos future. Heres our diplomatic correspondent, james landale. Donald trump may have arrived for a meeting of nato leaders, but the big question is whether he will be able to resist saying anything about the general election. White house Officials Say the president knows he shouldnt wade into other countries politics, but the conservatives have made sure he wont have a one on one meeting with borisjohnson to avoid pictures that could be used by his opponents. This evening, the Prime Minister and the 28 other nato leaders will be guests of the queen at buckingham palace, for her reception to mark the 70th anniversary of the alliance. But the smiles may be rather forced. For when they meet tomorrow at an hotel in watford,
Bit despite news of increased inventories. For the global exchange, where we bring you market moving news from around the world. Are bloomberg voices are on the ground with this mornings top stories. Da tart with e curran. Had positive signs since sunday, when the government said they would push through new oversight of ip protection, and they want to punish those who are guilty of ip theft. That was followed by some details in one of the state newspapers that china is also looking at the oversight of any trade agreement with the u. S. In ways of ensuring that any deal isnt limited. Then we had the news yesterday from the Commerce Ministry talking about reaching consensus on core issues. The moonbeams it is been nothing but positive in recent days, matching what is coming out of washington, though we dont yet have any further details on when or if an agreement might be signed. We have your minder did have a reminder on the economy when profit for industrial firms dropped almost 10 from
Is why he is a great politician. That was a great non answer. Is why he is a great politician. That was a great nonanswer. We will be live at downing street and Buckingham Palace. Also on the programme, House Democrats havejust released their impeachment report. Republicans have already released one of their own, concluding the president did nothing wrong. What does that mean for the rest of the field that one of the candidates has dropped out of the president ial race for the democrats . Hello and welcome. Donald trump can point to very few successes when it comes to Foreign Policy. He calls himself the deal maker, but on china, north korea, afghanistan, he is yet to close any deals. With nato, there has been some success. The past three years, his european allies have committed an extra 100 billion towards defence spending. By 2024, 18 will have met the target of spending 2 of gdp on defence. Today, we were treated to the most unexpected role reversal. The president was now standing