Ashley thank you, charles. Im ashley webster, stocks are slipping as we kick off the final hour of trade, where we finished the day, the doubt up to snack a 3 day winning streak, falling below 39,000 as you can see, 200 points, the s p, nasdaq on pace for a second day of declines in a row but keep in mind all three major averages remain within striking distance of records, less than one below alltime highs. It is all relative. Rising bond yields putting pressure on stocks, 2 year treasury yield is the highest level in three weeks, 6. 3 basis points, 10 year treasury yield rising for the fourth straight session, 4. 3 as the market digests a wholesale inflation report. Investors in spring their timeline for rate cuts and the potential for a higher scenario. We also have retail sales, the report came in later than expected but at least sales did rebound after a steep decline in january. One retailer thats firing on all cylinders, dicks sportinggoods, stand out retailer on this session, up
The hello. Im christine linda. Its good to have you. Company, if you look to nigeria in these days, you see a nation that is troubled country that seems to be suffering. A twin coast prosperity has deserted it, and the citizens are not safe as they go about whatever business they may still have of security. And the means to make an honest living. Those with keep promises made by prison and bullet, ask me to boot on the campaign trail before he took office last me less than a year later, his administration is overseeing and economy thats in taxes. And the currency that has split against the dollar, pushing the costs of the impulse, up of the 1. 00 thing that julia has planned to off is the so called bend. Its criminal kidnappers by any other name. They struck a game last week. Seizing almost 300 children and stuff in the town of quaker in the trouble north. Now for the release of their captives, theyre demanding 1000000000 niagara of the greek as classrooms, usually full of children lea
And suggested mr netanyahu risked making his country a pariah. Republicans have already hit back at his words. Schumer is one of americas highest ranking jewish politicians and a close ally of President Biden. Heres some of what he had to say in the senate. The fourth major obstacle to peace is israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists like ministers smotrich and ben gvir and the settlers in the west bank. The State Department has responded to Chuck Schumer s comments, stressing they are not a reflection of President Bidens position. Obviously, congress is an independent branch of government. I think the government of israel understands quite well how the Us Government works. They interact frequently, notjust with members of the executive branch, but with members of congress, including senator schumer, who has travelled to israel a number of times over the years. And im sure they fully understand that he speaks for himself.
The International Energy agency has revealed that lng now makes up 35 of europes energy supplies, not far off the 40 contribution that russia made before it was sanctioned over ukraine. Joining me now is ben mcwilliams, whos an Affiliate Fellow at bruegel. Thank you very much for being with us today. What are your concerns about where gas prices could go if these workers do indeed strike . This is certainly a concern, but to be clear up front, nothing comparable to last year. The position we are in is that, as you mentioned, as russian Pipeline Supplies have been cut over the last 12 months, the eu and uk have become more dependent on liquefied national gas. Natural gas. Australia typically supplies asia. If it were cut to asian consumers, we would see asian consumers turning around and looking to qatar and competing with european buyers there, which would in turn have some Knock On Effect on prices. As it had last week, 40 increase from around 30 to 36 euros just nothing like close to
Republicans have already hit back at his words. Schumer is one of americas highest ranking jewish politicians and a close ally of President Biden. Heres some of what he had to say in the senate. The fourth major obstacle to peace is israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists like ministers smotrich and ben gvir and the settlers in the west bank. The State Department has responded to Chuck Schumer s comments, stressing they are not a reflection of President Biden s position. Obviously, congress is an independent branch of government. I think the government of israel understands quite well how the Us Government works. They interact frequently, notjust with members of the executive branch, but with members of congress, including senator schumer, who has travelled to israel a number of times over the years. And im sure they fully understand that he speaks for himself. Hes obviously someone we are in close contact with, but not a