Were closed for holidays. In the early trading in europe this morning, ahead of that final debate between the last two candidates in the french election, you can see the cac is off by a third of a percentage point. Ftse is also down. Crude Oil Yesterday down, and down once again as pumping in libya and the United States more than made up some of the cutbacks. We closed below 48 yesterday. Right now 48. 04. On todays agenda the fed concluding its twoday meeting with a statement at 2 00 p. M. Eastern time. The central bank expected to hold rates steady. Investors looking for hints that the economy is on track for a rate increase in june. Another big earnings day ahead. We will hear from time warner and yum brandtbrands, after the close, facebook, tesla, aig and fitbit will report. Adp private payrolls at 8 15 this morning. Later services pmi and ism nonmanufacturing. We are just four days away from the final round of the french election. Candidates emanuel macron and Marine Le Pen face o
Thoughts on apple and the hot investments that he missed. Its a merger monday. Comcast and charter, theyre not merging, dont worry. But they have an announcement. Kate spade and coach, yeah, they are. Plus other deals brewing. And france has decided what the new president means for the u. S. And the global economy. First up though, Warren Buffett sharing his latest views on investing this morning. This is what the oracle had to say to becky earlier this morning on squawk about stock valuations. The most important item over time in valuation is obviously Interest Rates. I mean, if Interest Rates are destined to be at very low levels, not necessarily as low as they are now, but very low compared to the 100 year averages or 50 year averages it makes in i stream of earnings from investments worth more money. Buffett said bonds is a terrible choice relative to stocks. Take a listen to that. Anybody that prefers bonds to stocks is making a big mistake. I have been saying that year after year
U. S. Dollar versus the Canadian Dollar. Again, all of the things that have been happening with that potential trade war. Tariffs being slapped on canadian lumber. We will talk more about that in a moment. Take a look at what happened in the asian markets. The nikkei ended up by 1 . The hang seng market was up, too, up by a third of a percent. There are green arrows for most of the major markets. The cac in france is indicated up 0. 25 . The dak x is is slightly lower. If you look at crude oil prices, wti is trading below 50 a barrel. Its up 13 cents, but wti for the june contract at 49. 36. Among the other top stories, tensions with north korea on the rise. Today the country reportedly conducting a big livefire exercise. All to mark the foundation of its military. Top Trump Officials will hold a military briefing tomorrow at the white house, which will include the entire United States senate. The Trump Administration plans to impose a new tariff on canada. Wilbur ross announcing the p
Reporter will stay right here and bring you updates as the evening progresses here on kron 4 stay tuned for updates coming up at 6 00. Grant and francisco reported threats against acting police chief tony the Police Department not saying much about it publicly today this comes after a post on twitter and have let overtone easier assists address. Gerald is set to be on view thursday and friday. Followed by Burial Services. On monday, there will be a officer montrell jackson. Vicki the sniper shootings followed days of tension and protests in baton rouge over the Police Killing of a black at pointblank range. Services are pending for the third officer, sheriffs Deputy Brad Garafola of the East Baton Rouge Parish vicki hundreds of officers from texas and across michigan gathered in suburban detroit today for the funeral of officer michael krol. Killed in that dallas ambush on police, two weeks ago. The procession of law enforcers and other mourners filled a Church Parking lot in wayne cou