Welcome to hardtalk from rome. Im stephen sackur. Across europe, Political Parties once regarded as too far right to get a sniff of political power are now winning elections, or getting mighty close. But what happens when they do achieve National Office . Well, the best case study in Western Europe right now is here in italy, where Prime Minister Giorgia Melonis far right coalition has been in power for almost two years. My guest today is nicola procaccini, a meloni confidante who is a member of the European Parliament. How is far right rule changing italy . Nicola procaccini, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you for your invitation. Its great to have you on the programme. Now, your party, Brothers Of Italy, led by Giorgia Meloni, has been in power here in italy for almost two years now. Would you say that power and responsibility have moderated the ambitions of your party . Have they tamed your party . No, i dont think so. I think that when you are in charge, obviously you have to. To chang
Final day of campaigning ahead of tomorrows election basic resources outperform stocks amid information the u. S. Could push back tariffs on chinese goods. Credit suisse citing joongoi pressure and trade tensions. Good morning and welcome to street signs. We have a very busy show for you. The top story, the Worlds Largest ipo has made its debut saudi aramco shares have made its way 10 higher on the exchange after listing for 32 per share giving the company a market value of around 1. 88 trillion, we can round up to 1. 9 trillion, not quite 2 trillion lets go to hadley it has finally happened. The ipo has occurred the stock is trading and yet still shy of that 2 trillion number 1. 8 not that bad especially given the negative press weve heard. Rounds and rounds of pretty negative press it is pretty fantastic for me to see this not just having covered the kingdom for 10 years you about from the initial announcement in 2016 when the saudi prince made this part of the situation for saudi vi
Of the Islamic State leader, noting it is a fight in a bigger battle. Leadsl look at where it military groups. In a dramaticdez comeback. This is prime ministerr johnson, said to make a push for an early election. This would come after mps had time to ratify his brexit deal. Joining me is our correspondent. Where does this leave Boris Johnson . It leaves him having to to agree touest that extension. Thenew deadline becomes 31st of january 20 20, with the possibility of leaving earlier than that. It leaves him with a motion, trying to push for a general election he wants. He says if you work to get that timegh, it would give more to scrutinize his withdrawal bill. It looks like the government will lose that vote. He did request it. The vote we expect around 5 00 p. M. London time. Miracle happens and the government gets its way,. Nlikely, what are the odds of a general election before christmas . Very high. Whether it is the 12th of night,r, since last there is another development. Ther
Road map begins with bracing for the fed. Stocks near records, the market meltup continues as the president weighs demoting the fed chair, lets see what he does. Head winds for facebook, the tech giants cryptocurrency plan greeted by a wall of regulatory and data concerns in washington. And huawei ceo downplaying any revenue impact of a u. S. Ban on the company in an exclusive on cnbc. Federal reserve policymakers will conclude their two day meeting today. A policy statement will be issued at 2 00 eastern time. If the fed does not cut rates today, investors will look for indications it may do so later this year. Powell will hold his usual post meeting News Conference around 2 30 eastern well bring you live coverage obviously. Generally i would say, jim, consensus is no cut today. But maybe clearing the decks for as much as 50 next month i spoke with lance fritz last night, Union Pacific he said something very interesting, he said, listen, he supports tariffs in principle. But understan
Tanden. She is the Domestic Policy Adviser to President Biden. Let me ask you that. This is the president s final State Of The Union speech before this upcoming election. What are we going to see tonight . Well, i think youre going to see the president in fighting form. Im talking about what hes accomplished for the American People, what hes delivered on lower cost Prescription Drugs, millions of jobs, more people covered by Health Insurance than any time in american history. But hes also going to lay out his agenda for the future. Whole host of issues. And really fundamentally lay out the stakes what hes fighting for, and what other people may be fighting for and why his his his agenda is the one that really serves the American People and neera i mean one issue thats on a lot of americans minds is inflation. It has cooled. I mean, the data shows that its clear, but it continues to be a thorn in the side for many americans, im sure youve seen people putting on social media how much it