Hello and welcome back to the 77 percent. This week we are in one of my favorites, which is in africa. There is the long times in the now did you know that the over a 100 languages spoken here and yet . So he remains a national language, in fact, tons of media until recently was only one or 22 countries in africa to have that. So today we are asking, why is it that we choose these impose languages when we have so many to choose from who but a 2 assets, then some fellow tons and he is. And i just want to start with a general question, rachel. And by the way, i know were having this conversation in english, which is the entire point of this debate. So just by show of hands, how many of you speak more than 2 languages . At least 2 or more languages . Thats almost everyone on the panel who speaks of these 3 languages, at least really well, at least for ok. So lets start with you. The last man who is a student here in terms of the a hes actually from. 5 from gonna so a club. So what languag
Power plant admissions. So, administrative reagan, can you reit gait how it could impede the rule making process with respect to pollution control measures that directly affect climate change. I can assure you a Government Shutdown would be detrimental to any work done on regulations that would help us stay globally competitive and take advantage of technology or regulations to protect vulnerable communities and children from horrible 2. 5 polluting as well. We are doing critical work to stay ahead of wildfires we are seeing across the country and we have to be in a position where staff is doing the research so we can alert immunities of the impacts. We are also trying to respond to the drought situation from impact as well so reduce the ability to respond to the Climate Impact and slow the ability to regulate emerging contaminants and prevent us fron protecting Public Health. I would say those inspectors on the job to ensure Water Infrastructure, safe Drinking Water, those will be all
Market impact on Hurricane Harvey. 5 , the futures up highest level in two years. Texas is the largest cotton producer in the u. S. The next two indexes are interesting as far as what is being mortgagebacked, products or production. The higher this goes, the tighter we see the Product Market. The second is the vti versus signifying more production in the u. S. , meaning lower as it comes down. In texas, floodwaters overwhelm houston as Tropical Storm harvey inundatess texas, southeastern texas. Us is our commodities managing editor. In terms of the houston damage, this is unprecedented. If you are familiar with houston, this is a place that tends not to take water terribly well. In terms of the industry itself, we are starting to see refineries shut down as the storm moves west to east. Alix as far as the refineries shutting down and crude reduction, that is well known in the market. What is not talked about as much is how important crude exports are two men support. To mexico. They ha
Superman for about 15 minutes. Honestly. Given that the Washington Post is reporting that trump wants to hammer biden about his son hunter, expect to hear more baseless accusations of the same ilk on tuesday. The same way he employed but her emails as a strategy in 2016. Now, there cease some good news. A slew of new polls show biden with a strong lead headed into the debate. A brandnew poll released by nbc news and Marist College found that in wisconsin and michigan, biden is ahead by eight and ten points. And in neighboring minnesota, a state trump has been actively campaigning in, biden is up by six points. And in an abc news Washington Post poll, biden was ahead by a whopping ten points nationally. But im suspicious about polls are they telling the full story . Im going to ask that of the next guest. Joining me now is the democratic pollster and host of the podcast strange days. Eric boller, author and editor. Brittany packnett cunningham, a member of president obamas 21st Century
Great Balance Sheet. Mario, thank you. A lot of fun. We have to go. Well talk about hot dogs next time we see you. You bet. Make sure you join us tomorrow. Squawk on the street begins right now. Good thursday morning. Im melissa wlee wilee with jim and david faber. Lets get a check on u. S. Futures and how were setting up. Positive data out of china. China exports came in much stronger than expected. Jobless claims coming in 9,000 above consensus estimates. A higher open at this point, dow about 52 1 2, s p looking to open up 8. As for the picture in europe, of course all eyes are on the esc presser, ecb and bank of england leaving rates unchanged. The question is will draghi open the door for the possibility of a cut. So thats on our radar. Italy biggest gainer there up more than 1 . Our road map this morning starts in washington. Jack lew officially nominated as treasury chief. Lew is known for his role in the being acrimonious talks in 2011. What could it mean this time. Tiffany dis