The union speech and the latest on jobs. Lets start there, because we just received the report. This is news. 275,000 jobs added to the economy in february. That is way down from the reading in january. The unemployment rate, that kicked up to 3. 9 , but that still is historically a low rate. Heres the Market Reaction to that. Stocks picked up when those numbers were release. They had been down, markets were down, dow up maybe 4, s p up 12, but the nasdaq 40 points ahead in the early going. The 10year yields, theyre coming down. Very close to the 10year, to 4 even. You now at 4. 07. Down just a fraction after those Inflation Numbers jobs numbers. The 2year, 4. 48 . Yields down across the board on those jobs numbers. Bitcoin, 67,000 and change as of now, 67,7. Gas up 1 cent, youve reached 3. 40 for regular. Diesel coming in at 4. 05. All right. Now, the state of the union. It was a Campaign Speech devoted to Bashing Trump and the republicans. We didnt hear much about his policies in a s
Other than ta ke aways. The uk will aim to cut its Carbon Emissions by at least 68 of what they were in 1990 by the end of 2030. The missing billions the bank of england is urged to investigate where £50 billion in banknotes is being kept. Welcome to bbc news this friday morning. Britain and the eu will resume talks on a post brexit trade agreement later amid signs that the chances of a deal in the next few days are fading. Uk government sources accuse the European Union of hardening its stance and making new demands at the eleventh hour. An eu insider suggests the uk may be posturing in the last throes of negotiations and insists there have been no surprises. Fishing rights and competition rules are key areas where both sides are urgently seeking compromises. Talks continue today in london as the clock ticks down to 31st of december when the current rules end. This report from our political correspondent, helen catt. It was another late night dinner at their desks for the negotiating
The missing billions the bank of england is urged to investigate where 50 billion pounds in banknotes is being kept. Thunder rumbles. Also coming up this hour. The phenomenon of this is bbc news. Thundersnow hits scotland. Residents in edinburgh are woken the headlines. In the middle of the night with time fast running out before by thunder and lightning combining with a heavy snowstorm. Current trade rules end on the 31st of december talks continue on a post brexit trade deal. An important day. Determination. We are in a difficult phase. There is no denying that. There are a number of tricky issues that have to be resolved. Americas top Infectious Disease expert apologises for suggesting that the uks s medical regulator had cut corners in giving speedy approval of the Coronavirus Vaccine. From this evening, pubs, bars and restaurants in wales will have to shut by six oclock and wont be allowed to sell alcohol other than ta ke aways. The uk will aim to cut its carbon good morning and w
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