Trumps latest trade rhetoric calms markets, but unease sets in with futures wavering in europe and america. Close to a coalition . Italys fivestar and democratic parties are near agreement on a new government with Giuseppe Conte staying on as premier. Said he would be open to talks with the u. S. But only if sanctions are lifted on his country. Matt less than a halfhour from the start of european trade. Take a look, first off, at gold holding gains. Not as high as yesterday, before the start of the g7 and biarritz. Hit 1533 per troy ounce, but holding onto what we saw the last couple of sessions. A look at the futures. Kind of a mixed trade, looking at futures that are down in terms of the ftse, about. 5 . But gaining just as much on the 50. Cac futures little changed, but ftse futures down about. 5 . What do you see on the gmm . Anna a more hopeful trade narrative, perhaps, from the g7, which we covered around exactly 24 hours ago. That filtered into the asian session, and something m
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Surveillance. We will be joined bygood mornind welcome the irish Prime Minister for exclusive interview. Ursula vontalking to. We will also speak to theresa may. Earlier i spoke to Philip Hammond. Now, before we get to more talk from davos, lets get straight to the bloomberg first word news. Imfs managing director has urged Steven Mnuchin to explain his comments in which he appeared to back a weaker dollar. To its lowestd level since december 2014 after mnuchins endorsement. We have said an hour presentation on monday that the u. S. Tax reform is likely to strengthening and the mediumterm in the mediumterm. I really hope that secretary mnuchin has a chance to clarify what he said. Nejra donald trump has said that he quote would love to talk under oath to robert mueller. He is investigating whether anybody close to him colluded with russia. The met last month with special Prosecutors Team and have been speaking by phone as part of a continuing it changed continuing exchange. Donald trum
Policy i think we need more cooperation. That was my message, thats why i believe in this new global pa pact u. S. Tax reform is a big deal for Barclays Says the banks Ceo Jes Staley saying yus europe will need to keep up to stay competitive on one level its clearly changed or will change the dialogue around how countries are coordinating globally both in terms of how to deal with business as a function of r regulation and tax. And diageo sales up. Diageos strength is about topline growth and efficiency i call it the perfect blend. Im akiko fujita live in davos. We have heard from u. S. Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin again saying he thought his comments on the dollar were clear he said he is not concerned with the greenback levels shortterm. This after the dollar fell further against the euro on his opening comments in davos, saying that he supported a weaker currency. Geoff will speak to the treasury secretary on a panel, the remaking of Global Finance at the forum today, which also
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