US Politics.....
Comey Firing / Russia Probe & Congressional Investigations / "Trumpstorms"
Trump kept Spicer in the dark on Comey firing to avoid leaks: report http://hill.cm/iHzZkNp
Trump Russia investigators follow the money as Manafort bank records sought
Pretty much sums it up....
Trump: "I don't think it's inappropriate" to ask FBI chief to pledge loyalty http://hill.cm/E0pspD4
Comey had "broad support within the FBI and still does to this day," McCabe told lawmakers http://ow.ly/wdyh30bGskb
Comey says he's only willing to testify if it is public: report http://hill.cm/LgQiWJ4
Trump: It's "possible" FBI director spot could be filled by Friday http://hill.cm/UVI28rG
Fearful that his own team would leak the decision, Trump kept key staff in the dark as he pondered the dramatic move.
Trump's war with Comey intensifies http://hill.cm/2RPLLnz
Sessions interviews 4 candidates for permanent FBI director job on Saturday http://hill.cm/eefXS32
Other Political News From US...
Two EPA science board members resign in protest after colleagues' dismissal http://hill.cm/ur61aWz
GOP senator threatens to block Trump's CIA nominee http://hill.cm/AUymgl1
Hewitt grills Tom Price: We don't arrest journalists in the US http://hill.cm/fN02bEa
U.S.-China trade deal serves up potential corporate winners
http://ow.ly/3sU830bGQYv
#China #WorldMarket #US
Cyber Attack Updates.
#WanaCypt0r
#wannacrypt
#infosec
#China
China part of the Public Security Bureau in the blackmail software virus to stop the business
#WanaCypt0r
#wannacrypt
#infosec
#China
@hackerfantastic @HackRead
Bank of China Automatic teller machine in the blackmail software virus
China also has been impacted , although you won't read about this in official media....
126,534 ransomware infections observed in 99 countries. Code for ransomware allegedly to have originated from NSA spy code " Eternal Blue."
Six NHS trusts still fighting to get their systems back online tonight , 48 Trusts hit across the country , Amber Rudd has confirmed.
As of Saturday-NHS still struggling with : getting computer systems up & running again ; rescheduling operations & outpatient appointments.
People are starting to pay the ransom demanded by the cyber attackers.... https://blockchain.info/address/115p7UMMngoj1pMvkpHijcRdfJNXj6LrLn …
Known cyber attacks victims so far : Deutsche Bahn AG ( digital display panels at stations across Germany ) ; FedEx ; NHS ; 1
Russian Banks targeted ( allegedly unsuccessfully ) including Sberbank ; Russia’s main rail operator targeted but services not impacted. 2
No culprit ID (as per Amber Rudd-U.K. Home Secretary.) National Cyber Security Centre/Europol/Enisa/BSI Office for Information Security. 3
Friday’s attack appears to have exploited a vulnerability in Windows. Microsoft said new protections added Friday to shield users. 4
Nissan factory in UK , as well as Renault factory in France , impacted by Friday's cyber attack.
Cyber attacks have halted production in Slovenia & sites in France ( including Sandouville in Normandy ) and impacted Company's IT systems.
Belt And Road Forum...
PM Nawaz Sharif Meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the Sidelines of Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on May 13, 2017.
Extradition of criminals, international highway transportation and reciprocial establishment of cultural centers in the two countries.
Expectations, impressions of Belt and Road Forum http://financefollow.com/2017/05/expectations-impressions-of-belt-and-road-forum/ … The Belt and Road Forum for
US to Attend China’s Belt and Road Forum
India likely to skip China's Belt and Road forum - Assam Tribune https://goo.gl/fb/nFYn9G
Seoul, Pyongyang envoys may talk at Belt and Road Forum - Nikkei Asian Review
Subjects of discussion-Greek-Turkish relations , Cyprus , European course of Turkey , immigration and visa free travel for Turkish citizens.
.@RT_Erdogan expresses dissatisfaction with Greece's PM Alexis Tsipras for not extradiating eight Turkish soldiers involved in coup plot.
Europe.....
UK....
Regarding the Talks....
Poll gives UK Conservatives big lead ahead of June election http://reut.rs/2pIGKsF
Check out our scholars' work on the #Brexit bill, by @ZsoltDarvas @efstathk & @inesgraposo: http://bru.gl/2pG0YSK
As per Boris - "Britain's share of EU assets is so valuable that Brussels may end up having to hand over money."
London MPs defy Labour Party on Brexit, demand single market membership http://reut.rs/2qdAsCi #GE2017
"In just three weeks, Labour have taken us back 40 years ... or maybe 400 years if you're Diane Abbott," May says in a #GE2017 speech
speech
British voters more confident May will get a good #Brexit deal - ORB poll http://reut.rs/2q9VFyE
France....
"Happy days are coming" says far-left candidate #Melenchon #France2017
Macron to visit Germany to discuss EZ future...
The new faces of France? Macron's candidates gather in Paris http://dlvr.it/P7hQCZ
France's new president Emmanuel Macron has run into some obstacles in his first big challenge http://bit.ly/2r417EB
Dupont-Aignan ends alliance with National Front... "no dry cleaner can remove the stain" #France2017
How Emmanuel Macron will spend his first days as France's new president.
.@pisaniferry & @GuntramWolff discuss #presidentielles2017's impact for France & Europe. FULL PODCAST: http://bru.gl/2qAb9gN h…
The handover between @fhollande and @EmmanuelMacron will take place tomorrow - one of several steps in the process https://goo.gl/IR2fqE
Europe Elects Polling Data....
Italy, Demos poll:
PD-S&D: 29% ↑
M5S-EFDD: 28% ↓
FI-EPP: 13% ↑
LN-ENF: 13% ↑
FDI-NI: 4% ↓
DP-*: 4%
SEL-LEFT: 3% ↓
CP-*: 2%
AP-EPP: 2%
Italy, Ixé poll:
M5S-EFDD: 28%
PD-S&D: 28%
LN-ENF: 13%
FI-EPP: 13% ↑
FdI-*: 4% ↓
AP-EPP: 3%
DP-S&D: 3% ↓
SI-LEFT: 2% ↓
UK, ORB poll:
CON-ECR: 46%
LAB-S&D: 32% ↑
LDEM-ALDE: 8% ↓
UKIP-EFDD: 7% ↓
#GE2017
Poland, IBRiS poll:
PiS-ECR: 38% ↑
PO-EPP: 34% ↑
K'15-*: 11% ↑
SLD-S&D: 6%
N-ALDE: 5% ↓
PSL-EPP: 4% ↓
R-*: 2% ↓
Germany, Civey poll:
CDU/CSU-EPP: 39% ↑
SPD-S&D: 28% ↑
LINKE-LEFT: 9%
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 7%
AfD-ENF: 7% ↓
FDP-ALDE: 7%
Germany, YouGov poll:
Age: 18-24 yrs
CDU/CSU-EPP: 46%
SPD-S&D: 21%
GRÜNE-G/EFA: 11%
LINKE-LEFT: 6%
FDP-ALDE: 5%
AfD-ENF: 3%
Markets......
Credit Bubble Bulletin : Weekly Commentary: The VIX and the Scheme http://creditbubblebulletin.blogspot.com/2017/05/weekly-commentary-vix-and-scheme.html?spref=tw …
Doug's Report
Second DDoS attack targeting Poloniex in the last 7 days. Poloniex is yet to confirm whether it lost any of its assets from1st DDoS attack.
Global stocks have gained $388bn in mkt cap this week after bevy of positive news in form of Macron victory, strong US jobs data, oil bounce
We've never had it so good: Global equities now worth $73.3trn, highest value in history.
#Shanghai Composite rebounded for the 2nd day, closed 0.7% higher at 3083, supported primarily by banks and other financial stocks
Chinese 10-yr treasury futures closed 0.3% lower despite the #PBOC came to the rescue with 459bn MLF operations.
China's total social financing, broader measure of credit, increased 1.39 trillion yuan in April, vs expected 1.15tn
Banking regulator CBRC said it has run stress tests to evaluate banks' loans to real estate sector; the risks are controllable.
China's total social financing, broader measure of credit, increased 1.39 trillion yuan in April, vs expected 1.15tn
Banking regulator CBRC said it has run stress tests to evaluate banks' loans to real estate sector; the risks are controllable.
HKMA finally follows mainland, tightening bank lending to property developers on June 1.
SHFE to launch Crude Oil futures RMB in next quarter, API gravity 32. Close to Dubai crude. 4% daily limit.
SHFE Rebar closed at day low and down almost -3%
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