Opening up like indonesia. It is broadly risk in in asia. Jakarta, a little slow at the get go. Singapore higher. Of 0. 7 . The china security journal says china may lower that mls. The hang seng up 150 points. The bondaction in markets overnight, especially when it comes to treasuries. Aelds in the twoyear fell to record low. Fund fed funds pricing in a negative policy rate. This is ahead of the u. S. Jobs. Bonds still up. Bit of ar taking a slump ahead of the jobs data as well. Crude, still below 30 a barrel. Set for a second week of gains for oil. Lets get more analysis. Patrick joins us. Always great to have you. It seems like we have risk coming back. Disconnect to be a to what equity markets are saying and the signal from bond markets in the prospect of some type of economic recovery. Which side is right . Actually you could overplay the disconnect. The dichotomy between markets. Right tohey are both some degree. Littles are probably a spare. It is not crazy to see some recovery
1st we go to the u. S. Where coal miners are suffering from a devastating disease their appeals for support affording on deaf ears. The cold minerals all metals for many a we humans have insisted on dredging our planets resources the Global Mining industry earns around 615000000000. 00 euros each year nearly the equivalent of the g. D. P. Of switzerland the worlds 20th largest economy yet few jobs there is dangerous as mining. Around 12000. 00 miners worldwide lose their lives every year and those are just the official figures. What would that number be if illegal mines were taken into account mine workers often breathe in toxic particles or poisonous gases many suffer damage to their lungs. In the eastern part of the u. S. State of Kentucky Coal mining has long been a mainstay and here too it has a terrible impact on peoples house. Its about 10 meters from a car to the house but for dermie the short distance is torture. Even a few steps leave him short of breath. For almost 20 years h
Again. We will move as quickly as we can but should we not be able to accommodate every member in person today, we will be accepting statements for the record until thursday, april 30. This important hearing i want to mention the chairwoman has been in our thoughts and prayers we wish you nothing but the best as you recover. Small businesses and entrepreneurs play a Critical Role within the american economy. Not only do they employ half of the nations workers but created two out of every three new jobs in the nation. You only need to take the poll from main street america. It is demonstrated Small Businesses and employees and the Response Congress created with a Paycheck Protection Programs with as many Small Businesses as possible during emergency. A low interest loan can be forgiven if used for payroll and Small Businesses have a tool available to assist them as they weather the storm experiencing extremely high demand and within a two week span all the money was exhausted i devote m
To cross and more im joined by my guest william look there are employer hes an assistant professor of economics of Florida Atlantic university as well as a director of the sound money project at the American Institute for Economic Research and in beijing we crafted to go he is the Vice President of the center for china and globalization harjo in crosstime group in effect that. Just a few hours ago unemployment data was just released now were up to over 20000000 people applying for unemployment in the United States who would have thought even 6 weeks ago its extraordinary and being a historian by trade i know the history of the Great Depression depression very well not only in the United States but globally so when i see these numbers come out its terrifying to hear how it is you know this pandemic will be resolved its only a matter of question and resources and patients because i understand that because ive been locked down for a month now and its getting very very tiresome. How is thi
When you have a question about what to do next. You can find us online or in person at city hall. All our services are free of charge. The Small Business commission is the official public forum to voice your opinions and concerns about policies that affect the Economic Vitality of Small Businesses in San Francisco. If you need assistance with Small Business matters, start here at the office of Small Business. Thank you. Please call item 1. Item 1, call to order and roll call. [roll call vote] commission dooly is absent. Commission huie is running late. [roll call] you have a quorum. Thank you. Next item, please. Item 2, general Public Comment. Allows member of the public to comment on matters that are within the Small Business commissions jurisdiction but not on todays calendar and to suggest new agenda items for the commissions future consideration. Discussion item. I presentedd to on your binders a Public Comment that was received before the start of the meeting. That would be applic