Some have moderated a little. We trade at 68 59. Gold went above 1600 an ounce. We come off the high a ten year yield did get to a 170 breaking a trend line that weve been in since september but now down to two basis points on a 180 handle on that. Looking at dollar yen though that comes off a little bit. Unchanged there on that currency pay. European equities in the red but a reasonably muted move also what were seeing in u. S. Future. One point we saw it drop as much as 1. 7 but we recouped ome of those losses. This morning we begin with the retaliation from iran against the u. S. For the killing of its top general. The nation firing a series of missiles at Iraqi Air Bases Housing u. S. Troops. The escalation coming hours after President Trump says the u. S. Was totally prepared for an attack. Irans foreign minister saying tehrans is retaliation. It adds it isnt looking for war but will defend itself. Also this morning shortly after takeoff a boeing 737 bound for ukraine crashing in
Talks as the edge towards a deal. Pboc warns of challenges ahead and warns of a slowing economy. Arabiasouth saudi lowers its target for saudi aramco ipo, but it is still expected to be one of the biggest in history. Australian markets have kicked off trading. Lets turn to sophie for what to watch. Sophie aussie shares are slightly higher by about. 1 after a twoday gain. 50 points shy of a record high we saw back in july. Altogether we are setting up for a mix to start potentially an agent given that hong kong remains a point of concern as the city faces yet another week of potential disruption. Nikkei futures in chicago swing to the downside this morning. Iecking on currency moves, want to highlight the pound is gaining ground early. This, after conservatives pledged to back Boris Johnsons brexit deal if the election goes through, if he is elected. The highest level since november 3. Aussie benchmark bonds holding study, continuing to climb after the best week for aussie 10 year bonds
We have been covering the economy, bringing you live coverage from beijing. In the meantime, this is what is happening in europe. Euro area november services pmi falling to 51. 5. Anything above 50 is expansionary but below forecasts. Again, this is for yourarea manufacturing for the month of november. Quite a lot going on in the markets. It is all about the ecb speech and Christine Lagarde. How she means new policies will be taking place. Stocks overall on the up. We had a similar rally when it came to asia. Pointing towards a marginally strong open in the u. S. As investors try to figure out headlines on the trade dispute. Say, a lot of the talk in beijing was on that. The dollar is mostly steady. Lets get first word news in newark city. New york city. I fear this was all going to blow up. Those were the exact words spoken by fiona hill in the impeachment hearings, that is what she told fellow diplomats but that she now understands why he was not involved in security or Foreign Polic
Everyone. Good afternoon if you are watching from asia. This is bloomberg surveillance. These are your markets. We need to watch out for the u. S. 10 year yield and eurodollar. Augustgetting some services pmi rising to 53. 4, little better than expected. ,ut if you have a breakdown also manufacturing is better than expected, but what you need to are member is germany is not doing so great. France is a little bit better remember is germany is not doing so great about frances olympic better. Great, france is doing a little bit better. You can see our interview with Esther George 12 30 london time. Tomorrow, a stellar lineup. We speak to James Bullard all here on bloomberg tv. That may move the markets overall, but now, lets get straight first word news in new york city. The chosen one. That is how President Donald Trump described himself to reporters. He said it is his job to wage a trade war with beijing. Somebody had to do it. I am taking on china. I am taking on china on trade and we
Francine good morning, everyone. Welcome to bloomberg surveillance. Good morning if you are watching from europe and the u. S. , good afternoon if you are watching from asia. Francine lacqua here from westminster, what a day this is the day Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister. There is a lot of pageantry today. Has her last Prime Minister questions our in parliament and that she goes to see the queen. She comes back, and then it is Boris Johnson started to see the queen. In the meantime, we have market movement. Euro area july manufacturing pmi is below forecasts at 46. 4. Services pmi is pretty much in line with expectations that it is a fall from the month before. We also had ugly german data which will impact eurodollar. This is what is coming up on bloomberg surveillance. , forve plenty of guests example, the ac malan chairman and deputy chairman at rothschild. He will be with us to talk the latest on oil. We also have robin from Chatham House. Lets get straight to bloomberg first