Its 330 a. M. Now on bbc news dateline london. Hello, and welcome to dateline london. Im carrie gracie. This week the us and iran back from the brink or toe to toe, with the rest of us roped behind them, on the very brink . And you know that old saying, behind every great man, theres a great woman . Well, this weekend, british media focus on domestic arrangements for the next resident of number 10 downing st. My guests today, political commentator tim montgomerie, writer and broadcaster jeffrey kofman, mina al oraibi, who is editor of the national, an english language news service for the middle east, and politics professor and author eunice goes. With warplanes already in the air, he stopped to think. In a series of tweets on friday, President Trump confirmed what us media had reported the night before that the us intended to retaliate after iran shot down its spy drone, but donald trump stood down air strikes at the last moment. That is one for you, jeffrey. How worried does this mak
European equities. , bit of a down day to end though it does not seen anybody is taking a huge position ahead of that jobs data. We have stock and bond markets close in the u. S. Yesterday as treasuries get going again. ,e saw a bit of a basis Point Holding at 1. 95 on the 10 year yield. Bund yields are just above that level. The euro is weaker am a down. 2 , 1. 1265 f disappointing german factory data. Coming up, we speak to larry kudlow. Lets get bloomberg first word news. Thousands packing the National Mall to watch president Donald Trumps fourth of july speech. He praised the u. S. Military and American People, but also put himself front and center of the Independence Day celebration. The event included tanks, flyover jets, and culminated in an extended fireworks display. President trump we celebrate our history, our people, and the heroes that proudly defend our flag, the brave men and women of the United States military. Together, we are part of one of the greatest stories ever t
That is one for you, geoffrey. How worried does this make you . The interesting thing about this decision is that it is the right decision, but we should not be sleeping any better because of it. This is a man still running a real estate empire, and he has no understanding of the consequence of brinksmanship, uncertain outcome of this kind of thing, and itsjust all rings false. Im worried about 150 deaths. He didnt seem to be worrying about 150,000 children. To my knowledge, it is the first time he has shown empathy in his political life. So i dont think that makes sense. Are you worried about the idea he expressed in those tweets yesterday, or friday, that idea of proportionality stood him down with seconds to go . Shouldnt that be thought about sooner . Absolutely, and im sure it was. You do not have planned air of this nature without a report that says here is the target, he was the number of civilians, this is the estimated cattle to count overnight, shall we do this or not, what t
Hello, and welcome to dateline london. Im carrie gracie. This week the us and iran back from the brink or toe to toe, with the rest of us roped behind them, on the very brink . And you know that old saying, behind every great man, theres a great woman . Well, this weekend, british media focus on domestic arrangements for the next resident of number 10 downing st. My guests today, political commentator tim montgomerie, writer and broadcaster jeffrey kofman, mina al 0raibi, who is editor of the national, an english language news service for the middle east, and politics professor and author eunice goes. With warplanes already in the air, he stopped to think. In a series of tweets on friday, President Trump confirmed what us media had reported the night before that the us intended to retaliate after iran shot down its spy drone, but donald trump stood down air strikes at the last moment. That is one for you, jeffrey. How worried does this make you . The interesting thing about this decisi
Hello, and welcome to dateline london. Im carrie gracie. This week the us and iran back from the brink or toe to toe, with the rest of us roped behind them, on the very brink . And you know that old saying, behind every great man, theres a great woman . Well, this weekend, british media focus on domestic arrangements for the next resident of number 10 downing street. My guests today, political commentator tim montgomerie, writer and broadcaster jeffrey kofman, mina al oraibi, who is editor of the national, an english language news service for the middle east, and politics professor and author eunice goes. With warplanes already in the air, he stopped to think. In a series of tweets on friday, President Trump confirmed what us hello, and welcome to dateline london. In a series of tweets on friday, President Trump confirmed what us media had reported the night before that the us intended to retaliate after iran shot down its spy drone, but donald trump stood down air strikes at the last