Interesting to see what effect this has on the markets. We have about four days left for you to get your portfolio in order for the final close of the year. Francine i do not know what we do, whether you bet on policy at top you listen or these indices going higher populism or whether these indices go higher. Found one ofa has the flight recorders from the military plane that crashed in the black sea. All 92 people were killed. Officials say the crash was unlikely to have been caused by terrorism. President elect donald trump is questioning the effectiveness of the United Nations. In a tweet he wrote the yuan has Great Potential but has become a club for people to have a good time. Pledging to work for a ceasefire in syria. Turkish Authorities Say they betweenilitate contact the Syrian Government and the opposition to end the civil war. To seek a truce in syria and hold peace talks. In germany, a new poll shows they believe 50 believe Angela Merkel will be able to deal with the problem
Imagine this may impact the trade volumes we will see on the new york stock exchange. First, lets get to the bloomberg first word news. Heres emma chandra. U. S. Senate republicans think the party should we plan its plan to replace obamacare after the Congressional Budget Office says more than 40 million americans could lose health care. By 2026, the number of Americans Losing Health Coverage would rise to 24 million. Prime minister theresa may is about to start the formal process of leaving the european union. Parliament signed off on a bill to trigger article 50. Chinas economy held its momentum the first two months of the year. Industrial production was up 6. 3 from a year ago. That was slightly less than expected. Part of the eastern u. S. Is prepared to be buried in snow. Half ofe foot and a snow is inspected in new york, and it is already falling. Schools have been closed. More than 5000 flights were canceled. And german chancellor Angela Merkel delayed her trip to washington. Gl
Lets get straight to the bloomberg first word news with taylor riggs. Taylor republican president ial nominee donald trump is pushing back against allegations of Sexual Assault. The womenhe says accusing him of misconduct were lying at a rally in florida and in two appearances in ohio, calling them vicious and false. He is back on the campaign trail today with two appearances in north carolina. In europe, the president of the European Union is offering a stark choice to the u. K. Hard brexit or no brexit, take your pick. Donald tusk delivered his hardline stance in brussels, signaling that the departure may take longer than two years, and it is when theresa may realized it will be painful for britain. And thailand is beginning a year of mourning for the worlds longest reigning monarch. He died yesterday at the age of 88. The government signaled that his only son will ascend to the throne. He was a symbol of unity in the country rocked by 10 coups. He has been ill for years, making limi
End of the trading session. Equities arising for a second consecutive day. He ftse up all these currencies in the second column are falling against the dollar. All these bond deals are rising. Lets get on to some of the individual corporate stories today. Company, french drugmaker, shares down by two thirds of 1 . It is apparently considering a ounter bid, challenging a move by Johnson Johnson to buy the fund. Actelios to acquire mnn are increasing pressure. Sanofi if they are interested in acquiring, j j raised their bid. Actelion is europes biggest billion. Ompany at 27 the dutch lender agreeing to sell its private lending assets to asia and the middle east to liechtensteinbased lgt. They want to focus on their european operations. The unit manages about 20 billion in singapore, hong kong, and dubai, representing about assetsabn amros globally. The Company Expects a substantial but gain on the sale. Jps also considered bids for the units, which could be more than 300 million based on
Pam Francine Lacqua. Tom i am Francine Lacqua. Tom keene in new york. Markets with the dollar tailing. Tom we got the markets today and the jobs report. I tell you, this nation shaken. Memories oflearest 1963 and 1964. I dont mean to compare anything we have seen in the last 48 hours to that, but i tell you, this is a changed america this morning. The president is in europe. World. E it is a changed it affects us all. Lets get the first word news with nejra cehic. Nejra. Nejra a peaceful demonstration in dallas, texas, turned into an ambush pierce clippers opened fire killing five officers and wounding others. Arrested. Le have been there are media reports that a fourth suspect who had Exchange Gunfire had killed himself. British Prime Minister David Cameron heads to his first major summit since the country voted to leave the European Union. In warsaw, he would make argument that britain is still relevant to its allies. He will pledge more than 3500 troops. Some will be deployed in eas