In part because the chinese did respond to our last hike in tariffs. A spokesman for Chinas Ministry of commerce quoted as saying that escalations of a trade war wont benefit anyone two sides still planning to meet in september of course, much of this rhetoric or communication is what weve been seeing for some time. I dont think any of it necessarily means the chinese are not still in a stance that sort of has them backing off from full engagement that somehow would lead to a deal in the near term. I think it was a surprise olive branch, maybe, taken as good news by the markets that things werent going to escalate even further at the moment but youre right, in terms of a deescalation, theres not much evidence september 1st, this weekend, were set to have a new round of tariffs go into effect on products coming from china into this country smart watches, bluetooth headphones, flat panel tvs, some footwear december includes cell phones, laptops, clothes, and toys the retailers that repor
Different donald trump then we just heart making big news on iran and china. He was asked if he would consider meeting and he said he would if the circumstances were right. By that he means they cannot have nuclear weapons. He also appeared to suggest he would be in favor of extending a letter of credit backed by oil so they can meet some of their financial obligations. Until now you know the strategy from the u. S. Was to apply maximum pressure on iran. President macron said he is working to get the meeting done within the next few weeks. On china, also big headlines from the president. He says the deal can be done. He thinks the chinese need this deal badly. And he insisted there was a call made yesterday night. The chinese that they cannot confirm there was communication. The president said there was and he said at this point he believes the chinese are sincere. Kevin back to the issue of iran. It was fascinating to see President Trump relying on a progressive president , Emmanuel M
China promises a set of tariffs. Jay powell declining to signal more easy Monetary Policy. The yield curve inverting yet again. How will business respond . How will it impact the economy more importantly, what does it mean for the market and investors . And then a news making interview you cannot miss. Federal reserve vice chairman Richard Clarida from jackson hole we are covering the angles with the team of reporters as always. Elan, first to you on the china fears which appear to be trumping the fed speak today. Nice, sara. We are waiting to see if President Trump will make a statement on those latest trade tensions with china and the new 75 billion in retaliatory tariffs that were announced this morning. We know there was a meeting at the white house earlier today with mnuchin, kudlow, navarro and lighthizer and President Trump did tweet that he would issue a response this afternoon. He then went on to order American Companies to look for alternatives to china including bringing bus
Administration and disney revealing the true villain of its marble universe as earnings disappoint and the stock sags on this wednesday, august 7th. Worldwide exchange begins right now. Afternoon, good evening and welcome from wherever in the world you may be watching. Im Brian Sullivan thanks for joining us on Worldwide Exchange. It is only wednesday, but it already feels like a full week, doesnt it down big on monday half of it gained back basically yesterday. Heres how things look now futures are not giving you help. Look at that, dow futures are up a scant 7 points one of the quietest mornings weve had in a few days. In bonds, the tenyear yield continues to be on the move. Bond yields keep coming down look at that yield 1. 68 . Below 1. 7. That seems very low for us, but consider that nearly 15 trillion worth of Government Debt around the world, countries like japan, germany, france, denmark, they have negative Interest Rates maybe the global race rate to the bottom, three Central
In europe, the dax up 1. 5 the cac up 1. 4 . Ibex up by more than 1 . Looking at the treasury yields the tenyear yield cracking 1. 7. Went out on the day at about 1. 71 the tenyear yield now at 1. 675 tom and i were chatting about a blog post from pimco saying u. S. Nominal yields could go negative dont blame the Central Banks, there are also Secular Forces at play that could bring down u. S. Rates. I think thats what happened overnight. It caught a bid because of that blog post. Thats a big story with pimco, the Largest Bond Fund manager in the world saying rates could go negative, rates could go negative. 1. 67 on the tenyear yield. Disney shares are under pressure this morning. The company reporting earnings of 1. 35 a share, missing analyst estimates by 40 cents. Revenue coming in short of forecast disney blaming costs related to the creation of its new streaming service, which we knew would cost something and the integration of foxs entertainment assets which it bought for 71 bill