Westminster. Brexit, a pretty historic and tumultuous couple of hours we are expecting. The meantime, lets check on your markets. We are seeing market volatility, pound dropping lower today. Lets get the board up for you, pound at 1. 1981. There is a lot of debate in the newsroom over whether that has to do with Dollar Strength or markets realizing an early election could mean an alliance among the ones who wanted a hardline brexit and increasing the chance of a no deal, but we are seeing a tilt to the market overall, a little risk off mood. You can see a little higher than usual at 10 higher and gold at 1530. Coming up, we speak to sir Howard Davies, a chairman of rbs as the prospect of an election surges. We will talk about what that means for the banks. Dont miss that interview 11 00 a. M. London time. Lets get to the first word news with Sebastian Salek. U. S. Areand the struggling to agree on a schedule for the next round of talks after watching a rejection of allaying tariffs. A
Todayreasuries are posted closed today because of labor day. If you are americans watching us, happy labor day. This is the picture for eurodollar. 1. 09. Have the german figure a short while ago that was worse than expected. The european stoxx 600 gaining but it is all about the trade war. Up, we speak to the chief economist at 10 00 a. M. London time. Lets get to first word news. It is Sebastian Salek. It forced 185 mileperhour winds and could top 23 feet. It may leave the islands devastated. Uncertain if dorian could hit makeda on my or not landfall at all. Argentina has imposed capital control. Corporations will require centralbank authorization to buy dollars in the fx market fx market. The president is trying to stem the growing economic crisis eight weeks ahead of president ial elections. Thelor Angela Merkel euro skeptic alternative to germany did not make a breakthrough in local elections. The result may save prices in berlin. Saudi arabia is putting its portfolio into two min
Watching us from the united states. These are your markets. We are seeing a bit of a lift to european stocks, actually, not so much. They were lifting, but now they are flat. About 56. 65 after that opec plus meeting. Gold is down a touch. Remember, because it is fourth of july in the u. S. , treasury markets are closed. Coming up, dont miss our coverage of the boston pops fireworks spectacular, it is a bloomberg special and starts at 8 p. M. New york time. So if youre watching from asia or europe, its definitely worth it. Lets get straight to bloomberg first word news. The tanks are ready to go and the fighter jets are set. All part of President Trumps changes to the traditional fourth of July Celebration on the National Mall. The present will speak from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and critics say he is turning the event into a campaign rally. President trump warned iran against stepping up uranium enrichment. Iran says it will restart the model reactor if europe fails to offer
We saw a little bit of volatility with stocks starting the day on a down note. Crude oil is the one to watch after this attack on oil tankers after the tanker incident in the gulf of oman. We will be speaking to reporters on the ground. This is the picture for the u. S. 10 year yield. Also looking at the pound but this is the first day were we have u. K. Lawmakers doing the first round of voting. Voting to choose the next Prime Minister want to choose the leader of the tory party. Minister and to choose the leader of the tory party. Coming up next, we speak to the chief executive of the Swiss National bank after their policy decision. But first, lets get bloomberg first word news. Hong kong lawmakers have scrapped a debate on controversial extradition legislation as tensions remain high between police and protesters. The question turns to what happens next and if this will become a prolonged protest. Some say hong kong is not a safe place to keep assets. If you are an investment banker
Rally and treasury yields climbed to multiyear lows as the fed chairman opens the door to a rate cut. Today we will hear from Robert Kaplan and Charles Evans. No bluff. President trump tweets but mexico tariff threat is real. The u. S. Leader walks back on terms of potential trade deals with britain. Putting on the brakes. Renault delays in takeover talks with fiat after nissan shows resistance to the deal. Lots to talk about in the markets today. Good morning. Matt a lot to talk about indeed. Check out the treasurys trade from yesterday. It was out of control. This is a threeday chart. Spot 2. 06 to after the powell comments. If the fed is going to cut rates , i want to hold on to the higheryielding bonds i am holding out. Now we are seeing holding now. Now we are seeing yields come back down this morning. Take a look at. Futures after the biggest rally in u. S. Stocks yesterday since january 4, we now see a mixed trade in european futures. As i said, a data heavy day. That could be o