Inaugurated on sunday next on the agenda, in france, two rounds of parliamentary elections in june. We should mention the jueuro jumping to sixmonth highs. Youre looking at european markets right now, across the board, they are down. In large part, they had risen, of course, on friday in expectation ever this news. In asia, japan rising 2. 3 overnight. The hang seng was slightly higher. U. S. Equity futures up right right now. Standing basically, marginally down about 23 points. S p 500 call it virtually on the nasdaq off by a point. In corporate news, sources telling cnbc that comcast and Charter Communications plan to announce a Wireless Partnership as soon as today. The partnership is aimed at cutting costs, as well as speeding up entry into the wireless market. As part of the agreement, Neither Company will make any deals in the Wireless World for the next year without the others consent. The move is renewing speculation that the two cable giants could make a play for a wireless ca
Humming humbling ourselves and seeking your help. I want to thank you, first of all, for who you are, thank you for your goodness, your mercy, and grace in each of our lives and thank you for the blessings that you give to us every day. What i want to thank you for each and every representative and all they do to direct our great country. I pray today that would you have your hand of grace and guidance upon them. I pray god, that would you give them had the wisdom they need on a daily basis to fulfill the office that youve appointed them to. I also ask that you would guide and courage and protect them in their personal lives, as well as their families and loved ones. I love you, lord. Thats in the name of jesus christ, i play. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from michigan rise . Mr. Speaker, pu
Behind them. Closing the gap. Why the Great Recession prompted an increase in the number of women to take control of their money and become more financially secure. All that and more tonight on nightly Business Report. Good evening, everyone. Fresh worries today about Consumer Spending and the outlook for the u. S. Economy. Retail sales in june were a big disappointment. They notched up just a fraction. Much less than forecast. Sales of gasoline, clothing, furniture, new cars and trucks were strong, but sales of building materials, computer and other electronics disappointed. And americans dined out a lot less often. Thats a troubling sign that consumers are getting stingy about spending. Adding to the worries, new reports showing a slowdown in chinas economy. Its no wonder economists are now recalculating Growth Numbers for the u. S. Over the last quarter. One of them is calling for skimpy gdp growth of less than 1 . There are more indicators of Economic Growth that saw a lot of movem
Increasing as well. Its likely gasoline prices may continue to increase over the next several days and possibly the next couple weeks. Why . Two main reasons, uncertainty in egypt a jump in demand. Even more than usual for the summer driving season. What were seeing right now certainly is not the norm for the summer driving season. In recent years there hasnt been much of a norm when it comes to prices in the summer anyway, theyve been all over the place. Like housing, gas is all about location, location, location. And a socalled heat map from gasbuddy. Com are getting red where prices are close to 4 a gallon. They show how much the price varies. The price also reflects gas taxes, in california theyve reached a record 72 cents a gallon, they went up this month because californians are either driving less or driving more fuel efficient cars and the states not making enough money. Which especially hurts when you own a car service. Danny is spending as much as 600 a week on gas, while cut
Money and become more financially secure. All that and more tonight on nightly Business Report. Good evening, everyone. Fresh worries today about Consumer Spending and the outlook for the u. S. Economy. Retail sales in june were a big disappointment. They notched up just a fraction. Much less than forecast. Sales of gasoline, clothing, furniture, new cars and trucks were strong, but sales of building materials, computer and other electronics disappointed. And americans dined out a lot less often. Thats a troubling sign that consumers are getting stingy about spending. Adding to the worries, new reports showing a slowdown in chinas economy. Its no wonder economists are now recalculating Growth Numbers for the u. S. Over the last quarter. One of them is calling for skimpy gdp growth of less than 1 . There are more indicators of Economic Growth that saw a lot of movement today, oil and gasoline prices both moving higher again. Crude closed above 106 a barrel today, with no sign of letting