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

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.

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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