Great. Welcome everyone. Im the director for the Americas Program. Its great to have you all here today. We need make requirement of csfs an emergency announcement. Im the emergency officer. Follow me. We dont expect any problems but given were having a problem on hurricanes one never knows. Weve all seen the pictures of the tremendous dama agage that been done on barbuda, the u. S. And British Virgin ielteneds and we shouldnt forget hurricane harvey. They give us an opportunity to refocus our efforts to see where were doing well and where efforts need be improved. Theyve been tested like never before in the u. S. And parts of the caribbean. We organize to bring greater attention to both the impact of the hurricane sdwhz critical local and international response. This is the latest in the series of panels weve been doing on the caribbean. Two months ago we published a report with the most important aspects of the caribbean. With mexico and canada, the caribbean represents our third bor
Fulfil the potential of the the partnership. If this was to prove insufficient to Reach Agreement it would be a failure in the eyes of history and a damaging blow to the future of our continent. I believe the difference between where we would be if we fail, and if we achieve a new partnership that its so achieve a new partnership that its so great it is beholden us to demonstrate the flexibility and leadership needed. Yes, the negotiations will be difficult. But if we approach them in the right way, respectful of the challenges for both sides, and pragmatic about resolving them, we can find a way forward that makes a success of this forward that makes a success of this for all our peoples. I recognise that this not something that you, oui that this not something that you, our European Partners, wanted to do. It isa our European Partners, wanted to do. It is a distraction from what you wa nt to it is a distraction from what you want to get on with. But we have to get this right. And we
Provide details about what the longterm relationship will look like . And the race for third place in the election. That will determine the outcome of the german government. We will be in berlin all weekend. Matt, a busy weekend for you. Plenty to think about in the markets, as well. Matt a lot going on here. Not only the election, but a marathon here in berlin that will stir things up a little bit and the gp on sunday. Futures down across the board, not huge losses for futures, but definitely red arrows. What do you see on the gmm screen . Guy lets talk about these markets. A window call on the north korean story being priced in. Is equities, yesterdays it awful. Up. 5 . Strongly the yen is back in focus. I find this fascinating. It is a safe haven despite the fact it is so close to the story geographically. The bloomberg dollar index up. 24 . Lets talk about what is happening in the commodities. , the iron ore still complex continues to sell off but gold is well bid, up. 3 . That saf
Between the United Kingdom and the European Union, and to a stronger, fairer, more prosperous future for us all. For that is the prize if we get this negotiation right. A sovereign United Kingdom and a confident European Union, both free to chart their own course. A new partnership of values and interests. A new alliance that can stand strongly together in the world. And that is the goal towards which we must work in the months ahead as the relationship between britain and europe involves. However it does so, im clear that britains future is bright. Our fundamentals are strong. Our legal system respected around the world, our keen openness to foreign investment, enthusiasm for innovation, and ease of doing business. Some of the best universities and researchers you can find exceptionald National Talent for creativity and an indomitable spirit. It is our fundamental strengths that determine a countrys success, and that is why britains economy will always be strong. There are other reaso
Example shaped the modern world. A period of history that teaches us that when we come together in a spirit of ambition and innovation we have it within ourselves to do great things. That shows us if we open our minds to new thinking and new possibilities, we can forge a better, Brighter Future for all our peoples. And that is what i want to focus on today. For we are moving through a new and critical period in the history of the United Kingdoms relationship with the European Union. The british people have decided to leave the eu. And to be a global free trading nation able to chart our own way in the world. For many, this is an exciting time, full of promise. For others, it is a worrying one. I look ahead with optimism. Believing that if we use this moment to change not just our relationship with europe but also the way we do things at home, this will be a defining moment in the history of our nation. And it is an exciting time for many in europe, too. The European Union is beginning