S&P up +0.11. Nasdaq up +0.16%
- A stronger America is in the best interest of the world
- Nations must pay what they owe to NATO.
- Must protect people from radical Islamic terrorist and defeat ISIS
- Immigration is a privilege
- Must work toward fair and reciprical trade policies
Merkel:
- It is much better to talk to one another
- NATO is of prime importance to us
- Germany needs to meet NATO spending goals
- Ukraine situation must be resolved
Q&A
- We are going to have a great healthcare plan
- Don't believe in isolationist policy but believe in a free and fair trade policy
- Many jobs coming back to the US. Policy will be great for the US and worldwide.
- Negotiators for Germany have done a better job on trade.
The stock market is little changed after the press conference.
- S&P is +0.10%
- Nasdaq +0.15%
- Gold was up $3 before and is up $3 after it too.