That really has been down to currencies. The dollar index is up at the moment, but if you look at it over 24 hours, actually, its down by. 3 ,. 4 percent. One of the main beneficiaries of crown weakness has been strength. Sterling has been propelled about 1. 5 in the last day or thereabouts. The dollar weakness has been felt with the yen also moving to the upside. Theres another reason we are seeing upside on equities in japan. Gold not a major beneficiary, though it was at oneweek highs at one stage after the dollar was sagging earlier on. Thats a look at markets. Lets head over to tom. Tom lets get you up to speed with some of the other first word headlines. The Trump Administration is ramping up tensions with china once again, designating six asnland Media Outlets foreign which it says are controlled by beijing. They include the economic daily, which provides a look at beijing economic news. The Administration Says all six are substantially owned or by atively controlled foreign gov
Next week we cool down, and guess what, we are still warming up, and today will be close to the warmest day. Clear skulls come san jose is 54, just a hint of a southsouthwest breeze. There is a north wind north of 42, right about 10 to 25, and thats making for some pretty mild conditions, and it wont take long for paul warming up. Also, low 90s, well above average for this time of year. Lets head over to sal now. Pretty quiet, is that still the case . The heat is on, sal, the heat is on. I had forgot to turn my music off, but now i did. And thank you very much, the heat is on, steve. [ laughter ] all right, good morning everyone, lets take a look at what we have. And theres not a lot going on in traffic. You can see, that the bay bridge, as you come through, you will see the traffic is moving along very nicely, and we had a pretty quiet morning. Some mornings are worse than now. S. 7 02. Lets go back to the headlands. All right, sal, thank you. Breaking news we are still following in s
Teach us how to be morally correct . If we could teach on relevant topics, in my opinion we would have a thriving country that would have a sense of togetherness. You take a look at this and the rest of the debate from the Youth Parliament anytime online at cspan. Org. Take you now to vermont where governor phil scott will be delivering his state of the state address today at the state capital. He took office last january for a two year term after winning the election last november with 52 of the vote. Watching live coverage coming to us courtesy of vermont pbs. Madame sergeant at arms. Vermont state senate. This joint assembly is convened. This joint assembly is convened pursuant to the provisions of jrs 36 which the clerk will now read. Provides for a joint assembly to receive the state of the state message from the governor. Resolved by the senate and house of representatives that the two houses meet in joint assembly on thursday, january 4, 2018, at 2 00 in the afternoon to receive
[cheers and applause] it is now my distinct honor to present to you the governor of the state of vermont, the honorable philip scott. [applause] thank you. Governor scott madame sergeant at arms. Vermont state senate. Distinguished guests and fellow vermonters, since 1778, vermonters have gathered to open session. Slative they left farms, families and businesses, traveled over winding valley roads from every corner of our state to come together to solve problems, to shape the future. The work of those who came before us carved out vermonts place in the world with a greater share and influence in our small size population would subscribe. Through our courage and conviction, vermont has pushed forward with progress when progress seemed unachievable. Weve been the example, set the tone, and helped usher positive change into our nation when the need for change was essential. My friends, weve reached that time again. History has placed us together in a difficult moment for our state and our
The annual state of the address state of the state address. This is about 40 minutes. [applause] it is not my distinct honor to present to you the governor of the state of vermont. [applause] gov. Scott thank you. Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, mr. President , mr. Chief justice, members of the general assembly, distinguished vermont isce 1778, bound by a common oath to open up the legislative session. Families and businesses traveled over rugged mountain gaps and rugged valley roads to come together and solve problems to shape the future. The work of those that came for the greater share and influence. Through our courage and conviction, vermont has pushed forward in progress when it seemed unachievable. Example, setthe the tone and helped usher positive change into our nation for the need when the need for change was essential. My friends, we have reached that time again. History has placed us together in a difficult moment for our state and country. Here at home, we must address e