Steven thank you, anna and jake i am steve shepard, Senior Campaigns editor of politico, joined by Elena Schneider we have, as they said, two republican pollsters joining us today. John mclaughlin, part of the Trump Campaign polling team, and neil newhouse, republican strategies. Neil was the pollster for the previous republican president ial nominee, mitt romney in 2012. Elena but before we get started, a reminder that you can follow along with this conversation following the hashtag rncwithpolitico. And also ask us questions politico. So thank you john and neil for being with us this morning. Mr. Newhouse thanks, elena. Mr. Mclaughlin pleasure to be here. Steve for both of you, i want to start with the question i get most of all when people ask me, whether it is in a speaking gig or in general conversation, about the polls, and that is to what extent the polls have underestimated President Trump over the past five years. Most of the folks who have looked at the idea of a trump hidden
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New zealand going to issue 60 billion kiwi with Government Bonds between now and next year saying the net debt will rise. That will be in 2023. That is coming out of wellington. Looking at what is happening we have got the australian markets on the way. Of huge ball in the number people out of work but the Unemployment Rate better than expected, down to the dissipation rate their, falling quite drastically as well. That is where we have it. China 10 year bond. We have got yields going back as the price goes up. Risk off sentiment, facing unprecedented threats from the coronavirus and monetary and fiscal policy makers must rise to the challenge. Jay powell pushback talk of negative rates. Is an unsettled area i would call it. There are fans of the policy, but for now it is not something considering. We have a good toolkit. That is the one we will be using. Haslinda joining us from new york is nicole webb from weld enhancement group. So the fed saying not likely to go negative, but it is
Surveillance. Thee a lot going on in markets. After this attack on an iranian tanker, you can see crude oil gaining 2 . Is at 64. 53. Gaining andrently the pound is at 1. 2 460. We are also getting headlines outlook iea cutting its as the economy eclipses the saudi attack. They are pointing to a little bit of Downside Risk in the worldwide economy, saying that will impact demand. Lets get straight to the bloomberg first word news in new york city. Quote very well. Thats how the first day of trade talks went according to donald trump. Today, he plans to meet beijings top negotiator. These are the first highlevel talks since july. But sides are working to end the 18 month long trade war. Besides appear willing to agree to a partial deal and would leave controversial issues for the future. And two associates of the president s personal lawyer are accused of violating Campaign Finance laws as part of a plan to oust the u. S. Ambassador. This scheme is part of the u. S. House impeachment in
If we get a currency pact, maybe we see a weaker dollar. Time now for global exchange. We bring you todays market moving news from all around the world. From hong kong to london to washington, this mornings top stories. We start off with china. After decades of waiting, china is setting out a timetable to remove its Foreign Ownership cap on financial firms. On the phone from hong kong is bloombergs enda curran. What does this actually mean . To wind is a roadmap they can fully take over their operation in china. Theyve been pushing for this for years. It will begin next year. Its just the latest step on chinas part to attract more foreign capital into its Financial Markets, to buy more stocks and bonds, and that is a good thing for their companies. The timing is hardly coming to dental, coming in the background is hardly coincidental, coming in the background of trade talks. It remains to be seen whether and how quickly these approvals are granted to foreign firms. Alix now i want to t