SQUAWK BOX, FRIDAY 22ND MAY, 2020

SQUAWK BOX, FRIDAY 22ND MAY, 2020

Hong Kong havoc…protests erupt in the territory after Beijing announces it will be imposing new security legislation at the beginning of the National People’s Congress. The tensions prompt the Hang Seng to fall nearly 5 per cent, weighing on other Asian markets. President Trump has vowed firm action if the law goes ahead. Also at the NPC, Premier Li Keqiang says the government has dropped its growth target for 2020, citing economic uncertainty due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that those working from home – up to 50 per cent of employees - will continue to do so permanently but those moving away from Silicon Valley would face pay cuts.

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Israel-Lebanon 10-day truce begins

Israel-Lebanon 10-day truce begins

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect. U.S. President Trump says he sees the conflict with Iran ending soon. Bank of Israel governor Amir Yaron tells CNBC that he expects a d...

17 Apr 25min

Wall Street surges as Iran peace hopes rise

Wall Street surges as Iran peace hopes rise

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq post new record highs as investors signal hopes for an end to the ran conflict. The positive sentiment has also affected Asian equities with the Nikkei leading gains. The U.S. a...

16 Apr 27min

Trump eyes resumption of Iran talks

Trump eyes resumption of Iran talks

U.S. President Trump says peace talks with the Iranian regime could resume in Pakistan within days. Speaking to CNBC at the IMF spring meetings, Pakistani finance minister Muhammed Aurangzeb said he w...

15 Apr 27min

U.S. navy launches blockade of Iranian ports

U.S. navy launches blockade of Iranian ports

The U.S. navy begins its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. However, there are signs of further dialogue which have helped crude prices to drop back under $100 per barrel. President Tr...

14 Apr 29min

U.S. moves to blockade Strait of Hormuz

U.S. moves to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Following failed U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, Washington moves to blockade ships exiting or entering Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surge on the news while A...

13 Apr 27min

Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire breach

Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire breach

U.S. President Trump accuses Tehran of not honouring the ceasefire with the Strait of Hormuz remaining firmly shut. Israel has said it was willing to hold peace talks with Lebanon, despite continuing ...

10 Apr 27min

Iran blames U.S. for ceasefire cracks

Iran blames U.S. for ceasefire cracks

Iran accuses the U.S. of violating the new ceasefire agreed on Tuesday with Israel continuing to target Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. U.S. Vice-President JD Vance is to lead peace talks in Islamabad, Pa...

9 Apr 27min

U.S. and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

U.S. and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

President Trump announces that the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire on the condition Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. WTI and Brent sink back under the $100-m...

8 Apr 27min

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