Mid-day Update

05/19/2017: The U.S. could approve a $300 billion arms deal for Saudi Arabia

David Brancaccio May 19, 2017
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Mid-day Update

05/19/2017: The U.S. could approve a $300 billion arms deal for Saudi Arabia

David Brancaccio May 19, 2017
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Stocks and bonds have echoed the turbulence in Washington this week. We’ll chat with FTN Financial’s chief economist, Christopher Low, about why markets took a dip and progress on the GOP’s health care bill. Afterwards, we’ll examine how Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia could lead to the approval of up to $300 billion in arms sales.

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