In 34 states, the 70 average of new cases is higher than a month ago. Australia set to lay out a big spending budget to revise the economy and generate jobs. Today. Also makes it shery heres how markets are looking right now. U. S. Futures opening flat after u. S. Stocks rose in the regular session. They ended the session at a three week i. We have the s p 500 and the nasdaq and the dow beginning more than 1 . The nasdaq composite so its best in almost a month. We have the s p 500 closing at session highs. We had optimism over a potential stimulus package. Nothing mentioned President Trump being released from hospital tonight. Regeneron rallying after President Trump was given their experimental antibiotic treatment. Energy was a big gainer. Take a look at wti which is above 39 a barrel and continues to gain ground at the moment after the largest jump since may, rallying in tandem with the equity markets. Lets see how things are shaping up for the asian markets. Here is Sophie Kamarudd
The u. S. Capital has been home to a house internet since 1900, but it is their home districts and states that send numbers to washington d. C. Over the next 90 minutes, a look at pivotal politicians as we search stories. Coming up, he was congressman and former wisconsin governor and 1924 Progressive Party president ial candidate robert mythology. It is a glorious service, this service for the country. The power comes for every citizen. It is an unending struggle to meet and keep government. Bob la follette is probably the most important figure in wisconsin history, and one of the most important history of the 20th century in the United States. He is a reforming governor, and he defined the progressivism. He was one of the first to use the progressive to self identify. He was a United States senator was recognized by his peers in the 19 fifties. One of the five greatest senators of american history. He was an opponent of world war i, he stood his ground advocating for free speech. Abo
Things will get worse this fall, and we may not see things back to normal until the end of 2021. And pandemic pause. More parents are opting to create back yard schools pairing Close Friends and private teachers. Well look at the cost and the problems it may be causing. First, we begin with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. What were experiencing right here is coming to community all across the United States of america unless we get our act together on climate change. Reporter this years fire season in the western u. S. Is already one of the worst ever recorded. Reporter these 100 fires have burned 4. 5 million acres, nearly the size of new jersey. Just incredible. Reporter sobering prediction from dr. Anthony fauci. Normal life may not return until the end of next year. Its not going to be an overnight event where you have a vaccine and then all of a sudden everything is okay. Reporter all four Police Officers charged in the death of george floyd went to court. Th
[inaudible] thank you. The subcommittee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the subcommittee at any time. Without objection members of the full committee not on this subcommittee are authorized to participate in todays hearing. Members are reminded to keep their video function on at all times, even when they are not recognized by the chair. Members are also reminded that they are responsible for muting and unmuting themselves, and to meet themselves after they finished speaking. Consistent with the regulations of a Company House resolution 965, staff will only mute members and witnesses as appropriate. We not recognized to avoid inadvertent background noise. Members are reminded that all house rules relating to order and decorum apply to this remote hearing. This hearing is entitled Holding Financial regulators accountable for diversity and inclusion. I now recognize myself for four minutes to give an opening statement. Todays hearing fo
Wisconsin protests. World Central Bank Leaders coming together virtually, Federal Reserve chair jay powell speaking at key economic conference and investors closely watching what he has to say. Ahead of the speech, few hours are lower. We are taking a look at decline at start of trading. S p and nasdaq hit record highs again yesterday. This morning dow futures down 88 points. Mornings with maria live right now. Global markets this morning are red across the board. Take a look at european indices, the cac quarante down 31 and the dax index lower by 52. In asia overnight markets mostly lower, worst performer was korea down more than 1 . Top stories that we are watching this morning. Night 3 of the Republican National convention honoring americas bravest, devoting their lives defending our freedom. Since 9 11 ive seen americas heros up close. Some of them saved my life. Service, its more a word to me, its a way of life. Maria meanwhile mike pence touting President Trumps economic success