Traders look past the political impasse in Washington as the White House plans to dismiss federal workers saying layoffs would happen imminently. Also on the show: activists on board a flotilla sailing toward Gaza say they have been intercepted by the Israeli navy; European leaders meeting in Copenhagen are discussing how to focus the continent's defenses and reinforce support for Ukraine; the US trade accord which granted duty-free access for 1,800 products from 32 African nations has expired. Guests include: Paul Gruenwald, S&P Global Ratings, Global Chief Economist; Randy Schwimmer, Churchill Asset Management, Vice Chairman & Chief Investment Strategist; Mary Vilakazi, FirstRand, CEO.

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