Have collapsed in the street and hundreds up in hospital. Plus expected a quiet wedding at the city hall away from their friends because of that and. The other got instead was something of a blast from the past the driving wedding with 30 cars to 60 friends and one happy cause. As welcome to the Program Germany is back in business keeping the option to shut down again thats the word from chancellor Angela Merkel who announced the easing of some coronavirus locked on measures in the coming weeks germanys 16 states will now manage the gradual reopening of more businesses and schools it will be a balancing act between preventing infection and allowing public life to resume. In the town of vine ma in central germany restaurants and cafes have already started to reopen customers must be seated outside with their need 2 people allowed per table its self service and there are strict hygiene rules but for many this is more than enough doses. Its wonderful its liberating and healthy i think. It
Australias biggest business bank. Theteargas returns to streets of hong kong as police and protesters clash again. First, lets get you started with a quick check of the markets close on friday. S p 500 index seeing the biggest fall in seven weeks. Of course, there are people just waiting for any sign of progress on the u. S. China trade negotiations. At the same time, it was a shorter trading day just after thanksgiving before the weekend, so it was 16 below the 30 day average. Energy and Consumer Discretionary leading the declines. Nasa fell and nasdaq fell half a percent as well. We have the opec plus meeting this week. There are signs they may not want to cut even further at the moment. Lets see how things are shaping up in asia. After managing to cap a third month of game, asia stocks tech starting december trading, nikkei futures up more than 1 in chicago. Ross mcewan starts monday as the bank faces a list of challenges. At the weekend, the australian newspaper reported they faile
Financial sector to its part in fighting lemon change. Climate change. A lot of the focus is on trade or what will happen between the u. S. And china. Gold, always a good litmus test for risk. We can see the yield at 1. 85. Stocks gaining 0. 4 . A lot of focus is on earnings. Loose of ex conversation with the commerzbank she chief Financial Officer. Dont miss that conversation after 10 30 a. M. London time. First, lets get straight to bloomberg first word news. In the u. K. , the first cabinet resignation during an Election Campaign in a century. Quit after aretary report that he knew about a former aides role in the collapse of a rape trial. Ae labour party also suffered blow with deputy leader tom watson announcing he will leave politics after 35 years. He has long clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over the direction of the party. Willank of england probably keep rates on hold as brexit continues to plague the economy. It is expected to cut forecasts. Be nexttion is who will to lead the ban
Treasuries are up in the pound is strengthening. Eurodollar, you can see 1. 10 52. As the focus shifts to Central Banks, a lot is coming up with news this week. We also have to look at renminbi. At seven. 08 7. 08. Some breaking news, a new chief executive at the royal bank of scotland. Alison rose will start at the position from november 1. And makes her the first woman to become one of the big for the over to hong kong, thats where Amnesty International is alleging the police beat be prodemocracy protesters. They also accuse the police of committing acts that amount to torture they would not comment, but say they respect the rights of people in custody. This weekend, demonstrations are expected to continue. And allout war in the case of iran in the country, thats according to the foreign minister speaking to cnn. She denies irans involvement and says he hopes to avoid a conflict and adds iran is serious about defending itself. Benjamin netanyahus days as Prime Minister may be numbere
And after marathon talks german chancellor Angela Merkel Coalition Government makes a breakthrough on a 50000000000 euro climate protection package that will be enough to satisfy people in the street and environmental activist. Loaf oh. Waiter welcome to the program. A day of worldwide protest to demand action on Climate Change is continuing with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets the movement started with Kids Skipping School on fridays and has grown to become a global force uniting both young and old we begin our reporting here in the german capital where organizers say an estimated 270000 people have converged on the landmark Brandenburg Gate. It is a measure of life and death nothing less this is how many of those demonstrating here in berlin see it when it comes to Global Warming these protesters us standing on melting ice blocks. You know what i want to demonstrate so that things get better now and wont be destroyed and yes. She does i want things to change i want us to