A lot of focus on the u. S. Jobs report we saw in the u. S. As you look at the pound its 1. 3003, we need to look at the trade relationship and negotiations between the u. K. And eu. Up versus dollar currently 109. 68. Coming up we talk all things geopolitical and geopolitical at 11 00 a. M. London time. Lets get the first word news in new york city. Volcanoe philippines, a eruption is prompting evacuation of thousands. Triggered earthquakes and spewed ash across manila. Markets were suspended, experts morning a hazardous explosion explosive eruption is possible within hours or days. U. S. , the nation is looking at reviving semiannual talks with china. There will be used to discuss the economic relationship between the company countries. Today, chinas vice premier heading to the u. S. To sign phase one of the trade deal on wednesday. Many shortcomings, that is the conclusion of the report during hong kongs recent unrest. The investigation finding a lack of communication, no clear guid
We have a lot of news to get to. We will be speaking to ana botin in a couple minutes. Then, we talk about trump, animal spirits, the ecb. A lot is going on, if i am honest, tomorrow is thursday with the ecb, the u. K. Election, and james comeys testimony. Investors are taking a breath ahead of the barage of key events i was talking about. Treasuries are flat. They did climb yesterday on news china was prepared to purchase more of the notes. Stocks are a little bit mixed. Santander was down earlier and now is gaining 0. 6 . Lets get now straight to the bloomberg first word news. Twoa in iran at least attacks have reportedly taken place in tehran as gunmen targeted the parliament. At least one guard was wounded during the attack inside the national legislature. In a separate incident, a lone gunman entered a shrine of the Islamic Republic founder and opened fire. Theresa may has said she would be willing to tear up human rights legislation in the battle against terrorists. Jeremy corbyn