Check, the fed is announcing some coordinated central bank swap line enhancements. We saw them a couple of days ago increase it for a variety of Central Banks. Now those swap lines will have further detail and enhanced swap lines. Absolutely. This is missioncritical right now, figuring out how we get dollars to everybody that needs them is the most important thing, it seems, at the moment, when it comes to financial markets. That is going to certainly help. My question today, does a weaker dollar indicate that the funding stress and design for dollars is beginning to ease off a little bit . We will get an announcement from the chancellery of the exchequer on further measures to help out the u. K. Economy. Similar move when it comes to the 10 year. In terms of stocks, we are seeing a bid finally returning to stocks, and finally enough, i think it is worth paying attention to the fact that we are getting some of the cyclicals in particular catching a bid today. You can see the travel and
It is a very special session. We have you covered. All that, so much more on making money. Charles so the unknown Economic Impact continues of the coronavirus continues to weigh on the market. Again this as investors attempt to factor in how impactful the Federal Reserves emergency decision to cut rates by 50 basis points this morning will actually be. As the 10year yield fallen below 1 for first time ever. President trump addresses Central Bank Decision to lower rates a little while ago. Take a listen. We have to be competitive with other countries. When were paying two points more than germany, were paying more than other countries, we should pay less than everybody else. Of the fed rate is too high. Simple. It is too high. It puts us at competitive disadvantage, especially exporting our product to other countries. The other countries love that i dont like it at all. I would like to see our fed lead instead of being led. Charles joining me bellpointe chief Market Strategist david nel
Breaking news. U. S. Stock market futures are limit down even as the Federal Reserve slashed rates to stave off recession in the face of a global coronavirus threat. Life in america changing rapidly as governments at every level take drastic and unprecedented steps to try to slow the spread of the pandemic. Major retailers including nike and apple, shutting their doors for weeks. Well talk about the fallout for the u. S. Economy it is monday, march 16, 2020 squawk box begins right now. Good morning im becky quick at cnbc headquarters joe kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin u. S. Equity futures hitting limit down after dropping 5 that means they cant trade any lower this morning those are the curbs set up by the exchanges. You will continue to watch whats happening with the etfs, however, because they are not held to the same restrictions. Can you see the dow etf is down by 9 . The s p etf down by almost 9 . That gives you a better idea of where the major averages would open if we were open h
This coming out of china this morning. The Unemployment Rates surge to 6. 2 in china, and bank of japan is boosting stimulus this morning doubling stocks purchases. They are buy equities at the bank of japan because yield and tenure fall this morning. Were down 18 basis is point on the tenure at. 800 . Over this 200 coronavirus cases now here in america. West virginia, the only state with no known cases. More school ises are closing major restrictions are being put on businesses and travel. The cdc urging no gatherings of more than 50 people. Vaccine trials meanwhile are starting today. That is one certainly note of optimism. Trump declared National Emergency urging americans against hoarding as Grocery Store is shelveses are emptying out. The president taking part in a Video Conference of with g7 lead percent today to coordinate a response to the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile this, senate is expected to vote in coronavirus release bill today. They were there late until 1 a. M. Frida
Nonresident entry. D. C. Ndc takes action and d. C. Takes action, fiscal support over the virus source to 1. 9 trillion. The fed steps in to support money market mutual funds. This is bloomberg surveillance. Im taylor riggs, stepping in for tom keene in new york. Francine lacqua joining us from london shortly. We want to bring you the breaking as well. In the meantime, an update on the bloomberg we will get the mark out of there for german business confidence, coming in at about 87. 7. You are seeing continued relief here into the ecb. Translating over to a gain for some of the european stocks. In the meantime, i want to get a check on the bloomberg first word news with viviana hurtado. Viviana we begin with the Senate Passing the major the second major Coronavirus Relief bill, President Trump signing it provides paid sick leave and financial help for testing. Lawmakers are rushing to come up with phase three. That is a comprehensive rescue plan that tops 1. 3 trillion dollars that tay