Down more than 3 . These are very large Chinese Companies, could have major implications should they need to be delisted elsewhere like in hong kong. You are also seeing a lot of geopolitical tension in the oil market. Interesting story across a huge leg lower, down as much as 2 on news that peace between sally and yemen, between saudi arabia and yemen, or at least a ceasefire. President trump said he would not lift sanctions on iran in exchange for talks on oil. Speaking as trade escalation comes back into the market. A lot of fears about what trait between the u. S. And china will do. David markets moving on a report from bloomberg that the can tration is can considering imposing Capital Market restrictions on people in china investing in the United States. We come back to that story a moment, but right now we go to washington for an update on what is going on with the official impeachment inquiry. What is the latest . Josh we are watching for any kind of timeline to surface and to h
Tumble. Paul the services session in the u. S. The board. On across treasury yields rallying. The s p 500 jumped into a fiveweek high. The 50 day moving average. Tech shares let the gains on renewed optimism over trade and we had rally at the twoyear yield. At one point, it jumped by the most in about a decade. We had very strong Economic Data when it came to the private payrolls numbers but also little changed when it came to the jobless claims, so the focus is turning to the u. S. August job reports that are coming out tomorrow. U. S. Futures unchanged. Lets see how we are setting up for asia. Sophie it remains to be seen whether this will continue after global stocks posted arrest day gainin since two since january. Hong kong on the radar after Derivatives Trading faced pickups on thursday. We have the nikkei futures in chicago looking to gain ground after the nikkei 225 rolls to a win month high on thursday. Japanese data on cap. Tap. Sydney futures gaining ground, climbing to a on
Of starting on time and say good morning to the committee today to consider the nomination of general mark milley to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We thank you for being here today and are grateful for your decades of distinguished service to our nation. We also welcome why you are family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce those that you feel are appropriate. Its standard for the committee to ask certain questions. These are the required questions, we will ask them fast and if you would audibly respond to them, i would appreciate it very much. First, if you adhere to the applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest . Yes. Do you agree if confirmed to appear and testify upon request before this committee . Gen. Milley yes, chairman. Chairman do you agree to provide documents including copies of the forms of communication in a timely matter when requested by a duly constituted committee or to consult with the Committee Regarding
Nation we welcome your family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce. To respond i would appreciate it very much. Much. For us to adhere to the laws and regulations with interest. Yes. Do you agree to testify upon request before this committee . Do you agree to provide documents including copies of the communication in a timely manner requested to the Committee Without any goodfaith delay or denial in providing such documents . Do you agree when asked to give your personal view is even those that are different from the administration . Yes. Will you ensure that your staff complies with the deadlines established for the request to communications including questions for the record in the hearings . Yes. Will you cooperate with the witnesses and respons the respoo the congressional request . Have you undertaken any actions which would appear to presume the outcome of the confirmation process . No. Individually in different forms its the most fres threatened we bee
Our meeting will come to order consistent with our policy of starting on time and say good morning to the Committee Meets today to consider the nomination of general mark milley to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We thank you for being here today and are grateful for your decades of distinguished service to our nation, we also welcome why you are family and friends and invite you at the appropriate time to introduce those that you feel are appropriate. Its standard for the committee to ask certain questions. These are the required questions, we will ask them fast and if you would audibly respond to them i would appreciate it very much. First if you adhere to the applicable laws and regulations governing conflicts of interest . Yes. Do you agree if confirmed to appear and testify upon request before this committee . Yes, chairman. Do you agree to provide documents including copies of the forms of communication in a timely matter when requested by a duly constituted committee o