That china would take more measures to bolster its economy. Companies from adidas to tyson are spelling out what the impact will be on their bottom lines and the pace of homebuilding fell less than expected and it surged to a 13year high our closer today, with the debate just showers way, former chair sheila bair willbe here to discuss a wealth tax, financial transaction tax and how markets are responding why she says as a republican shes voting for warren. Thats all coming up after the bell joining us for the hour, keith bliss, welcome back, keith. Thank you very much. The question has been asked a lot of times, and yet you still look at these markets and record high territory going up every day despite the coronavirus warnings and fears and cases and you wond frer if theres a disconnect. I dont think theres a disconnect i didnt think there was going to be much to this story its a serious story and could impact the markets the longer it goes on. Now were starting to see the trend is c
Order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. This hearing is entitled Monetary Policy and the state of the economy. I now recognize myself for four minutes to give an Opening Statement. Id like to welcome back chairman powell. As i discussed earlier, and at our last hearing with you, i remain very concerned about the president s efforts to interfere with the feds independent Monetary Policy. A recent news story noted that trump has tweeted over 100 times about the fed since your nomination. Many of those tweets appear to be attempting to exercise pressure on the fed. Chairman powell, you and the fed board of governors must not be swayed by these aggressive tactics in upholding the feds independence you should be mindful of public perception. Of course, trump continues to try to claim credit for Economic Growth that was put in motion by the policies of president obama Congressional Democrats and the Federal Reserve, irresponsible tr
Weekly gain. Virus figures, coronavirus cases surging again, wall street still headed for strong gains for the week, s p and dow up more than 1 the past five sessions. The company beat on earnings, suspended its 2020 forecast on coronavirus uncertainty, and as well were going to be talking with the ceo of roku later this morning which also reported numbers. And jedi blocked, a federal judge haunting microsofts pentagon cloud contract after an amazon suit. For the second straight day the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus shot higher. Chinese authorities reported 5,000 new cases and 120 more deaths the death toll stands at nearly 1,400 and total cases into the range of 64,000. As increasingly guys, the conversations turning to diagnostics as opposed to the spread itself. Right there have been a number of articles that are very subjective about whats happened some of them say that, look, it could be a 24day incubation, so what they thought they were letting people go and some of it
Lets dive deeper into the Market Action as we review the close and check in with our reporters. I am taking a look at copper futures, which may have been down on the day, but they are headed for a fifth weekly rise. This is happening amid improving sentiment on Global Growth and as the trade outlook remains in focus. Tone inas found firmer recent weeks as the u. S. And china move closer to a trade deal. It also leads exchanges. Investors are watching copper closely after it paired some gains earlier. This is after reports that xi jinping will not attend januarys World Economic forum in davos, which would have been a perfect chance for he and u. S. President donald trump to meet facetoface. Interesting how todays rally has been somewhat led by the defensive industries. Health care, drugs, consumer staples. Children is poster utilities. They are very strong today. Stocks in of the 28 the s p that our utilities are up today. That is sending valuations backup to levels never seen before. O
See whether tariffs will be impose or not, the focus is on jobs. At 63. 30. E well have a roundup of opec and saudi aramco and the pound. We are six days away, the u. K. Election is holding at the moment. Today, have an important Leaders Debate. Coming up a little later, dont miss our interview with the u. S. National economic director at 2 30 p. M. U. K. To. Time. First, look at straight to first word news. Lets get straight to first word news. President donald trump might be impeached before christmas, but theres no chance youll be convicted in the senate. Nancy pelosi says the house will draft articles of impeachment against the president for abusing his office High Pressure ukraine. Donald trump remains defiant. North korea may be preparing to conduct engine tests. Base kim jongun sexy dismantled as a concession to President Trump. Says he dismantled as a concession to President Trump. Political uncertainty is quote playing havoc with the uks labor market. This is according to a su