Also on the programme thInkIng outside the box. Why people with dyslexia could be best placed to unlock the potential of ai. And, back down to Earth. Astronauts from All Over The World gather In The Netherlands for their annual convention. But what will they be talkIng about . Well hear from one of them welcome to to busIness today, im ben thompson. We begIn In the us, where Port Workers across the East Coast are set to walk out on Strike Tomorrow and to global supply chaIns. The action announced on sunday by the Port Workers union could shut down 36 ports which handle half the goods imported Into the us via contaIner. AccordIng to analysts atjp morgan, the cost to the us economy could be 5 Billion a day. ShippIng rates are already soarIng ahead of the crucial festive shoppIng season. Mr president would you Intervene In a dock Workers Strike . Intervene In a dock Workers Strike . , Intervene In a dock Workers Strike . Why Intervene In a dock Workers Strike . No. Why not . Intervene In
In almost 50 years. And india softens restrictions on rice exports. Well be live in mumbai. Welcome to business today, live from new york, i m ritika gupta. Us stocks inching lower this morning but, Wall Street is set to end september on a high. And earlier today, we saw a strong rally in asia chinese stocks surging 8. 5 off the back of more stimulus introduced by the chinese government. Joining me now is bob doll, ceo of crossmark global investments. Thanks forjoining us. Chinese stocks post their biggest one Day Rally since 2008, not seeing that feed into us markets. What are your thoughts on adding china to your portfolio . We are still sceptical. There is no question the government took a week ago are very strong, positive for china internally, but we are not sure that will spur much more demand and that is what they need. China is facing with their Debt Situation and Real Estate situation, some deflationary forces and it will take awhile forces and it will take awhile for them to
Heavy equipment, agricultural products and pharmaceuticals. The ports account for more than half of container imports. Consumers are not likely to feel the effect right away and many businesses have tried to get ahead of this by stockpiling or diverting shipments to the West Coast and i spoke to the ceo of The Port of long beach and he said they had a record august but having said that, if the strikes go ahead and last for weeks, they could lead to shortages and high prices for consumers. Who; high prices for consumers. Why are we in high prices for consumers. Why are we in this high prices for consumers. Why are we in this position . The entire east Coast Port Infrastructure could be shut down by this . Why have the talks broken down . The dock Workers Union talks broken down . The dock Workers Union have talks broken down . The dock Workers Union have been talks broken down . The dock Workers Union have been in l Workers Union have been in talks with the us Maritime Alliance now four
On mortgage takers and also removal of purchase restrictions in some of china s largest cities. Finally, we have not seen it yet but it is very likely that they are likely to have another round of fiscal stimulus. Likely to have another round of fiscalstimulus. I likely to have another round of fiscal stimulus. I will say that this is something that we have not seen in a few years, ever since the global financial crisis. I think it is a clear message that the government is willing to increase support for economic growth. Talking of efforts to try and reboot growth. Thailand will start handing out $300 to every citizen part of a $14 billion stimulus package. The scheme has been criticised by economists, including two former central bank governors who say it is fiscally irresponsible. The government rejects that, but has struggled to find sources of funding. Japan s incoming prime minister has signalled continuity over the weekend as he makes key cabinet picks. Shigeru ishiba won an
Largest cities. Finally, we have not seen it yet but it is very likely that china is likely to have another round of fiscal stimulus. I will say that this is something that we have not seen in a few years, not since early 20102 after the global financial crisis. I think it is a clear message that the government is willing to increase support for economic growth and people s confidence. Talking of efforts to try and reboot growth. Thailand will start handing out $300 to every citizen part of a $14 billion stimulus package. The scheme has been criticised by economists, including two former central bank governors who say it is fiscally irresponsible. The government rejects that, but has struggled to find sources of funding. The japanese market has fallen by more than 4%, a reaction to the leadership contest for the country s next prime minister. He is a known critic of the extraordinary stimulus and has signalled he would support more interest rate hikes. A stronger currency ways on r