#finance - Fed Signals Softening Economy, Real Wages Boost BOJ Hike Case | The Opening Trade 09/05

5 September 2024

The latest Beige Book signals US economic activity has softened much more that recent data have suggested, setting the stage for the Fed to cut rates by 50 basis points at its September meeting. Strong Japanese wage data points toward a Bank of Japan hike in October. OPEC+ is close to agreement on delaying a planned increase in oil production after prices plunged amid fragile demand.

The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Kriti Gupta.

#ukraine #russia - Ukraine ‘not the first’ victim of Russian ‘aggression’: Sky News Australia

5 September 2024

Ukrainian MP Halyna Yanchenko says Ukraine is not the first victim of “Russian aggression”. This comes after Russia launched one of its largest air attacks on Ukraine since the war began, hitting a hospital and a military academy. “Russia is an aggressive country,” Ms Yanchenko told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “Ukraine is not the first country which became a victim of Russian aggression. “Before that it was Georgia, it was Chechnya, it was Moldova.”

#movies "Fallen" (1998) Director Gregory Hoblit Cast Denzel Washington, John Goodman and Elias Koteas

 

Director Gregory Hoblit 

Cast Denzel Washington, John Goodman and Elias Koteas

Official Trailer "Duchess" (August 2024)

After a series of betrayals lands her squarely in the sights of a group of diamond smugglers, Scarlett Monaghan undergoes a radical transformation from working-class petty criminal to a ruthless underworld queenpin who will stop at nothing to obtain her revenge.

#F1 - Was Williams right to promote Franco Colapinto? The Inside Line

5 September 2024

Williams dominated headlines ahead of Monza, following news the British team had axed its second driver Logan Sargeant. But, while that decision was expected, given constant crashes, and his inability across 18-months to match teammate Alex Albon - the choice to promote its reserve, F2 driver Franco Colapinto, wasn’t, though the 21-year-old enjoyed a solid F1 debut. Watch the video, and tell us what you think in the comments…

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#Ukraine #Zelenksy #war - What's behind Ukraine's major cabinet reshuffle? • FRANCE 24 English

4 September 2024

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigned on Wednesday, the highest-profile casualty so far of a major government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky. France 24's Rob Parsons takes a look at why Zelensky may be making leadership changers at this crucial juncture in the war.

Russia steps up missile attacks on Ukraine

Russian strikes on Ukraine cities 'part of clear strategy to terrorise population' 

#finance - Ukraine's Kuleba Resigns Amid Russia Assault & Nvidia Shares Fall | Daybreak: Europe 09/04/2024

4 September 2024

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins.

Today's guests: Philip Belamont, Zilch CEO & Co-founder, Alyse Killeen, Stillmark managing partner.

#movies - "Kobane" Directòr: Özlem Yaşar Cast: Dijle Arjîn, Awar Elî, Rêger Azad, Xeyrî Garzan & Nejbîr Xanim

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Directòr: Özlem Yaşar

Cast: Dijle Arjîn, Awar Elî, Rêger Azad, Xeyrî Garzan & Nejbîr Xanim

2014. At the peak of its strength, with control over half of Syria and Iraq, ISIS relentlessly pushes toward the Kurdish Syrian city of Kobanê. Zehra, a 32-year-old Kurdish woman, is a member of the forces that fight with all their might to keep them out. But despite their tireless efforts, ISIS keeps advancing with brutal force.

As the war reaches the city center, the leading commander of the city, Rojwar, takes fright and abandons his fellow fighters. Having lost many of her beloved comrades at war, Zehra is compelled to take his place and lead the resistance herself. .............................

#movies "A Knight's Tale" - "I got their attention, you go and win their hearts" Scene where Sir Ulrich Von Liechtenstein first encountered Count Adhemar

Scene where Sir Ulrich Von Liechtenstein first encountered Count Adhemar and it was rude. I love the quote from Sir Hunter to Jocelyn, "perhaps angels have no names, only beautiful faces."

Then the mind-blowing speech from Geoffrey Chaucer introducing Sir Ulrich Von Liechtenstein. Jerusalem, Italy, Greece, Whisper!

Later, the Joust between Sir Ulrich Von Liechtenstein and Sir Thomas Colville. and to Count Adhemar, "Mercy is weakness."

Starring : Rufus Sewell (Count Adhemar), Shannyn Sossamon (Jocelyn), Bérénice Bejo (Christiana), Heath Ledger (Sir Ulrich Von Liechtenstein), Paul Bettany (Geoffrey Chaucer), Alan Tudyk (Wat), Mark Addy (Roland), James Purefoy (Sir Thomas Colville) Director : Brian Helgeland Producers: Todd Black, Brian Helgeland, Tim Van Rellim Screenplay : Brian Helgeland Story by : Geoffrey Chaucer Credits: © 2001 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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