A look at the markets which reflect the dynamics of the u. S. Election asian share scaled a mere 3 year peak as democratic challenger joe biden picked up wins in some closely 4 states and republicans looked set to hold onto their majority in the senate because analysts believe a divided u. S. Government would make tax increases and tighter regulations on business unlikely but lets keep in mind this still counting votes in the United States. Because the uncertainty continues its time to cross over now to our Financial Market correspondent rhonda bruson who keeps an eye on the Trading Floor in frankfurt for us chrono hows the day unfolding in europe. Well i can show you the uncertainty it looks like this its a very jittery sideways german share index dax today of course everyone here continues to discuss what to expect from the United States very slowly also a few european factors are shifting back into focus for example german factory orders which have increased since september which gi
It all who do you see. But your phone to me its been over a year since the former cricketer turned politician imran khan became pakistans Prime Minister. During his campaign mr cohn promised to turn around the countrys economy but the fight to ease inflation has not been an easy one the pakistani rupee last 35 percent of its value drink comes 1st year in office and despite some encouraging news from the International Monetary fund many are still struggling as a result of the weak economy pakistans location brings a lot of opportunity as well as challenges a lot of hope has been put on its agreement with china to set up an economic corridor. But its not clear if the ambitious project will be beneficial to both sides. Relations with the other big neighbor india have been strained in recent months after new delhi revoked the autonomy of indian administered kashmir. Theres also been tension of indias controversial citizenship law that many say discriminates against muslims and islam about
Invited to form israels next government. Hello governments around the world have stepped up restrictions on the movement of their citizens to reduce the spread of the coronavirus the number of coronavirus deaths recorded in italy has now risen 25 percent just in the past day to over 800 as europes worst outbreak of the deadly virus continues to expand italy has 25000 cases of the highest number recorded outside china and spain became the 2nd european country to impose a nationwide lockdown its confirmed 2000 new cases and the number of reported deaths has doubled iran has announced more than 100 people have died in the past 24 hours and confirmed cases there are nearing 14000 to hans says its fight is being severely hampered by u. S. Sanctions and then the u. S. Increased screening measures for people returning from europe have caused chaos at airports the u. S. Has imposed a ban on non americans traveling from European Countries including the u. K. And ireland or brennan is joining us
Reached in the story stimulus deal with trillions of dollars to assist the public but at the same time the World Health Organization is warning the u. S. Could be the next global epicenter of the pandemic. Hello there this is r. T. International from moscow welcome to the program has just turned 3 pm here now this wednesday as you can probably tell were going to slightly new show julian place for you for the time being im kevin over there with my colleagues will be here every day at this time so update you on the latest in a full 30 minute world news round up. Well 1st of all the big figures the overall number of coronavirus cases confirmed around the world today has surpassed 435000 this hour with the death toll over 19000. But all that said there is plenty of hope the figures keep changing but there are more than 111000 people recorded this having recovered since the outbreak started late last year. So were keeping an eye on the news feed out from the kremlin at the moment of putins
A 30 day banned by the u. S. And old flights from europe excluding the u. K. And ireland has just come into effect theyve been reports of long queues at some european airports as people try to beat the deadline President Trump announced the ban on wednesday in a bid to combat the spread of coronavirus he says the e. U. Has been too slow to react to the outbreak and blame travelers from europe for infections in the u. S. Lets go live to rob reynolds hes in los angeles for us now rob so youre there at one of the busiest airports in the u. S. Tell us whats been happening. There and im at the Los Angeles International Airport International terminal of the tom bradley terminal things are fairly busy right now despite the ban having gone into effect just moments ago many of the people that you can see behind me inside the doors of the terminal are lining up for ticket counters at korean air thats not one of the countries yet that has been affected so a lot of people seem to be. For whatever