Based on what has happened so far, the fallout from the paris attacks, what is the biggest fallout in american policy . John first of all, this issue has become the predominant issue. That is the simple thing to say. There are two different discussions on two different tracks. One that is taking place about refugees, in which the republicans are largely united in substance, if not in tone. And there is another discussion taking place on what to do about isis or the Islamic State in which the candidates are having divergent points of view and their strengths and weaknesses are different relative to those with Actual Experience and others who are the more outsider candidates with less traditional experience. Mark so on the refugee question, one thing we talked to jeb bush about is what should be done with refugees that want to come into the country. Listen to what he said. Gov. Bush we have systems in place. If there is any kind of concern, we should not allow people in. I dont think we
Conference has him going to the philippines. Following the massacre in paris, what is the biggest fallout in american politics . John first of all this issue has become the predominant issue. That is the simple thing to say. There are 2 different discussions on 2 different tracks. One that is taking place about refugees, in which the republicans are largely united in substance, if not in town. Another discussion about what to do about isis or the Islamic State in which the candidates are having divergent points of view and their strength and weaknesses are different relative to those with Actual Experience and others who are the more outsider candidates with less traditional experience. Mark on the refugee question, one thing we talked to jeb bush about is what should be done with refugees i want to come to this country . Listen to what he said. Jeb we have systems in place. If there is any kind of concern, we should not allow people in. I dont think we should eliminate our support for
Earnings reports alone, even though this is the height of earning season next week. Thats why the game plan starts with russia. We needed to see something this weekend that makes it clear that the russians and the United States arent on a collision course irreversible after that tragic plain crash. We could be in the midst of a terrific rally and it might be wiped out by geopolitical events that are tough to get your arms around. I want to be clear about this. Im not saying you should sell stocks because of ukraine tensions. Im saying that others truly will though. Yes, some Financial Companies have relationships particularly visa and mastercard in russia, but a small percentage overall. Plus, global tensions lead to a flight to safety. Always happens. Which means a flight into u. S. Bonds. When people buy our bonds of course Interest Rates go down. And when Interest Rates drop, the Bank Stocks Fall too. Its just the way it works. Their earnings do better when rates are higher. Russia
Good morning everybody. Here are watching market on Bloomberg Television. We are not going to waste time. We have a big gap this morning. We will take you to the top level business stories of the morning. Shares of walmart are rising. For the first time in almost two years store sales rose in the United States. It was not by much, just 1. 5 . That the ceo Doug Macmillan is making big promise in his turnaround plan. It is a match made in marketing heaven. Shrek and the transformers. The toymaker is in talks to buy dreamworks animation. Socks stream work stream work dreamworks stocks soaring. It is Warren Buffetts power play again. Buyingre hathaway is proctor and gambles duracell battery business. 4. 7shire will turnover billion dollars in shares. That is high energy. The house votes on the controversy over he stone pipeline. An impact on nets months Senate Runoff election in louisiana. Billlandrieu how end cassidy want keystone approved. Her rover want to show independence through Demo
For it all. It is thursday new york city. What would you rather do . Freeze and sit in traffic or open up a facebook account . Wow. I will get back to you on that one. It is time now for the new speed. Top stories from around the world. Consumer spending drove the u. S. Economy in the fourth quarter. The gdp rose at an annual rate of 3. 2 , matching the median forecast. The tumor spending increased by the most in over three years. 70 of the for overall economy. Google shares are rising after y sold mobility unit motorola to lenovo. It held onto most of the patents acquired when it bought the motorola unit back in 2000 well. Meanwhile, investors in hong kong sending the stock down over eight percent for lenovo. , kinder,a world gentler. They will take saturdays off at citibank. They dont have to use their Vacation Time each year. Similar policies and that productivity and keeping bankers from leaving that warm, fuzzy banker feeling. I dont know if i believe it or know what to do about i