The e. U. Says the catalonia crisis is a domestic spanish issue and that it will not intervene spain gets ready to impose direct rule on the region. And the syrian mother managed to flee the war in her homeland now all she wants is to be reunited with her three children explain why some germans want to prevent this from happening. Plus hes been dubbed the czech donald trump populist billionaire andre bobbish is set to win the Czech Republics general election what will that mean for the European Union. And theyre back cartoon characters asterix in public so setting off on another adventure in ancient rome writers say the new book contains some important lessons for contemporary european. Hello im terry martin good to have you with us. British Prime Minister theresa may has urged e. U. Leaders to agree to a brags that deal that she can defend to people in the u. K. At an e. U. Summit last night she also asked them to approach the issue with more urgency may wants to move talks on to the
Global economy. Jamie dimon speaking space of do bloomberg. Like 15 years. Ng europe is doing actually rather well all things considered. America is still chugging along. Good a pretty welcome to bloomberg daybreak. I am anna edwards. Europe. Manus looks like they are making it official. Anna details coming through, clarion and huntsman set to close by the end of the year. They will combine in a merger of althoughhey say, clarion holders will take on 52 of the business, huntsman 48 . A dual listing in switzerland and in new york. You can find the details about the savings they can get, and this has already been an historic year in terms of m a in terms of chemicals. 300 billion in m a planned, better than the previous record. Manus and more news coming through, looks like lafarge has appointed a new ceo. They were close, a lovely line coming from the analysts, saying he needs to recruit a new ceo who will turn the page and get on with it, and that seems to be the key. Hes german. He wa
Positive start. European equities were solidly bid on friday. This morning, where is the action . The pound softening up, 1. 2 991. We will talk about the dollar throughout the program. Jamie dimon pretty positive on the u. S. Right now. Has the market gone too far . The consensus trait seems to be negative dollar. Lets show you what else is going around the world. We will bring you the stories out of brussels, the greek twoyear not the most liquid story. Overnight,idly bid something to Pay Attention to as well. The commodities continue to be fascinating. Watch the chemicals sector at the getgo. This huntsman transaction could have action elsewhere. Heres haidi lun with the update. Haidi guy, thanks. In saudi arabia, u. S. President donald trump has told arab leaders that the war on terrorism isnt a fight between different faiths. He also called on middle east allies not to wait for u. S. Help to crush terror groups, and assure terrorists find no sanctuary. It was an attempt to ease co
That is all pretty good. And ready to walk away. Talks, and the demand for a massive divorce payment. Eu leaders meet in brussels to define their negotiating position. This is bloomberg surveillance. Im Francine Lacqua in london. The president travels to israel and then on to the g7. Nato,o has a meeting with but lets check on your markets. We see a little bit of impact, following the bloomberg interview on oil. Equity is trading pretty much unchanged, a little bit calmer. Oil at 54. Lets get straight to the bloomberg first word news. Donald trump has told arab leaders that the war on terrorism is not a fight between different faiths. He also called for middle eastern allies to not wait for americas help to crush terror groups. The speech was emanmeant to declare that this is not a war on islam. When young muslim men and women should have the chance to build a new era of prosperity for themselves, it has to be done and we have to let them do it. Summitds help, this will mark the beginn
Travis kalanick is out as investors try to move past scanda scandals jack ma on why globalization is good david will sit down with him Martha Stewart shares her take on the state of retail the media mogul is going to join us live. First up, Travis Kalanick is out as ceo of uber bill gurley this morning, big investor in uber said books will be written about kalanicks entrepreneurship and few have changed industries the way he has. Yeah. Adam lashinski wrote a fantastic book fortune writer that came out four weeks ago about kalanick had he to break billions of eggs to make a couple of really fabulous omelets its almost as if i dont want to say his job was done, but i would say that you got in there and it wouldnt be so bad to have a more a lesser addict story. Personal tragedy you have to weigh this i think obviously the people got an image of what the company was like inside that was a little bit distressing. Listen, this guy did it. And i dont think theres enough good being said. I kno