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In part because the chinese did respond to our last hike in tariffs. A spokesman for Chinas Ministry of commerce quoted as saying that escalations of a trade war wont benefit anyone two sides still planning to meet in september of course, much of this rhetoric or communication is what weve been seeing for some time. I dont think any of it necessarily means the chinese are not still in a stance that sort of has them backing off from full engagement that somehow would lead to a deal in the near term. I think it was a surprise olive branch, maybe, taken as good news by the markets that things wer...

Regarding us arms sales. To start, we should recognize and acknowledge that the law contemplates and indeed requires a partnership between the executive branch and legislative branch regarding arms sales. This committee plays an Important Role to conduct rigorous oversight of the issue. At the same time the law does grant the President Authority to conduct sales without congressional approval in times of emergency. And focusing on that issue. This hearing will focus on these roles and authorities. We must consider the context for this latest declaration, the latest in attack on iran and its pr...

Income fell less than expected. Shery lets get you started with the quick check of the market close. A risk on that with the s p 500 rallying 1. 5 percent. Every sector was in the green. Investors had a lot to digest, from positive trade headlines in hong kong and argentina, not to mention a strong economic number. Wen it comes to the s p 500, saw the makers and sellers of toys and clothing and electronics really surge after President Trump delayed that extra 10 tariff on additional chinese goods. The nasdaq also gaining almost 2 and the dow rallying more than 370 points. The trade headlines c...

Opec and allies extend curbs on oil production. Eu leaders make a striking selection to lead the ecb. Its breathtaking. It has the benefit of surprise. Viviana july is here. The fomc has signaled rate cuts may be coming. Clevelands fed president shares exclusive insights on the policy outlook. I think the fed funds rate is about at neutral right now. Viviana plus, expert perspective on what is ahead for the global economy. I think the market is getting a little bit greedy in terms of rate cuts. If these escalate, there will be a global recession. Viviana it is all straight ahead on bloomberg b...

Obamas. This is one of my pinch mes, to be here with you. [applause] so i want to begin with i was stalking you last night on twitter and dont worry, you wont even know im there. And i noticed a tweet from you that i just want to get a little bit of a read about where we are right now in this moment because this has been a a troubling week for democracy in this country, and you tweeted a statement by the federal Elections Commission Ellen Weintraub expressing her dismay and distress, and the fact that she would not allow her office to endorse or abet a foreign power providing opposition inform...