Average stock down 6 . It has been one portion of this market which is absolutely ripped through 2020. Lisa are we at the phase of recovery where you can go into more cyclicals, given the fact that you saw a bit of an increase in treasury yields . Treasury yields coming back down today. We are going to be getting data, though, i date 30. One thing i am at 8 30. One thing i am watching is the jobless claims, still expected to come in at over one million americans in the past week, even though it is expected to come down. A. M. Aen 40 5 10 45 a. M. Conference from Speaker Pelosi on the road to nowhere. Each week that this goes on is more pain. Selling 26, u. S. Billion of 30 year notes. Strong demand all around, which has given investors some comfort that the bid isnt going to dry out. Jonathan starting with equities, equity futures this morning looking like this on the s p 500, against a bond market that is doing ok. On thefutures unchanged s p 500. In the market, in the bond market, a
Procedural vote will take place this morning on the nominee. The confirmation vote later this afternoon. And the negotiations are continuing on a coronavirus aid package. Live coverage now here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god our shield, we rejoice in the gift of your salvation. Look with favor upon our senators today, delivering them from fear and guiding them around the obstacles that hinder their progress. Lord, unite them for the common good of this great land. Lord, manifest your purposes to them, making clear your plans and guiding them with your love. Give them the wisdom to have confidence in your power, as you inspire them to use their talents as instruments of liberation and healing. Almighty god, have compassion upon our nation and world. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge a
The vote 11 40 eastern, a final vote around 1 30 this afternoon. Now, live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The chaplain lord god, in these difficult and challenging times, remind us that the earth belongs to you, and you have not abandoned it unite us with the understanding that you are our father, and we are all members of the human family. We pray for all who have been impacted by the pain of this us to crisis season. Use our senators to make the weak strong, the sick healthy, and the broken whole. Lord, surround those who have been shaken by anguish with your divine presence and peace. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington, d. C. , jun
Donald trump knew. But if you listen to the democrats they are telling you these two things are somehow mutually exclusive. Democrats say you cant have a thriving environment for big business and a driving environment for workers. But hasnt that always been the success of our nation . Shouldnt it be the heart of our nation . Capitalism means business succeed, workers succeed. But democrats hate business. They dont believe in it. I want you to see something here. This is an interesting screen for you because on december 18, even with the president s impeachment, the president was speaking to thousands of workers in battle creek, michigan. These are workers who support him because hes bringing their jobs back. And traders are getting ready to send the market to a new record close the next day, and the guy is getting impeached. It tells you number one the mark it, the world, no one cares about the giant schiff show in washington. And workers know who is looking out for them. They sure do,
Improve simultaneously . Donald trump knew. But if you listen to the democrats they are telling you these two things are somehow mutually exclusive. Democrats say you cant have a thriving environment for big business and a driving environment for workers. But hasnt that always been the success of our nation . Shouldnt it be the heart of our nation . Capitalism means business succeed, workers succeed. But democrats hate business. They dont believe in it. I want you to see something here. This is an interesting screen for you because on december 18, even with the president s impeachment, the president was speaking to thousands of workers in battle creek, michigan. These are workers who support him because hes bringing their jobs back. And traders are getting ready to send the market to a new record close the next day, and the guy is getting impeached. It tells you number one the mark it, the world, no one cares about the giant schiff show in washington. And workers know who is looking ou