And even try tensions threaten to undermine the brics a deal and there are fears it could disrupt the delicate balance of pace on the on and the violent. Im rebecca riches welcome to the program on the 2nd day of his trip to iraq pope francis has held talks with the countrys influential shia muslim cleric the grand ayatollah ali sistani the historic meeting took place its astonishing home in the holy city of najaf no press were allowed inside for the talks which lasted around 40 minutes but a few white doves were released as the pope entered underscoring his message of peaceful coexistence between muslims and christians in iraq the Christian Community there is dwindled after years of war and persecution from those. That remain hope a show of solidarity from sistan could help secure their place in the country. Im joined now by journalist owen whole the way whos in iraq following the popes visit oh and the pope has met with the grand ayatollah Ali Al Sistani why is that meeting so signif
All right, jim, just you and me today. Lets hit the table. Is the weakness this morning about dc or is this about citi and jeffries talking about 2 tenure at year ends i think that theres overseas, the market turned down pretty violently and in the really a reflection of us. I think the markets have been keying on a couple of things, tesla, keying on oil, keying on the bound market, obviously, and if i see these things turn around, i would be more bullish, but i think its a consolidation, and when you listen to the speak of the house on 60 minutes last night, basically just saying the president is the most dangerous man, youve got a weak of danger, and the markets dont like that. We talked about election risk, going into the vote, in november and actually in october, right we were reading the notes from jpmorgan and the argument at the time, or the worry at the time was that a. G. Barr would impound Election Results and an olderly transition, how do we describe election risk or inaugur
Ahead of the historic vote, we are following that story plus affirm making is markets debut, doubling its 49 ipo price already. We will tell you why investors are flocking to the name, or affirming it. And wes edens just made a 5 million bet on natural gas and is winning big off the energy boom first, we start with a developing story in d. C. , as that impeachment debate is under way. For that we go to ylan mui. Reporter now we have a new statement from President Trump, in which he urging there should be no more violence, no law breaking and no vandalism of any kind in light of reports there could be future protests he said thats not what i stand for and not what america stands for. He said i call on all americans to help ease tension and calm tempers. Hes issues the same as the how is taking the historic step to vote to impeach the president for a second time, but we now know the senate will not hold that trial until after President Trump has left the office t senator mcconnell said t
Breakout in big Energy Crude Oil surging 5 close above 50 a barrel the move driven by saudi arabia shocking the market by unexpectedly cutting production. Energy stocks rallying along with the commodity the xle etf posting its best day in more than a month the chart master says beware of this big breakout. We want to go straight to the chart master, carter worth carter, happy new year happy new year, melissa, thank you. Well, just three charts. The first, take a look ive drawn one line here what we would character this as is a rally to a difficult level. Meaning with todays strength just slightly over 50 before backing away, wti undid all of its weakness associated with the pandemic, returned exactly to its late february level. Now look at the second chart this is the exact same chart, just another way to draw the lines. You have a well defined sequence here of lower levels basically in september, 2018, we were at or near 70 you can see that and then in december of 19 we were at 60 plu
Pbs newshour. Major fundingwsor the pbs neur has been provided by twins grandparents. We want to put money asidea for them, so, e in plans. All right, lets see what we can adjust. Wed be closer to the twins. Change in plans. Okay. Mom, are you painting again . You could sell these. Let me guess, change in plans . At fidelity, c nis always part of the plan. The chanzuckerberg initiative. Working to build a more healthy, just and inclusive future for everyone. At czi. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the cooration for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff President Trumpie faces new of foul tonight, after his most blatant attempt yet to manufactu an election win for himself. His critics today called it everything from disgraceful to outright illegal. White house correspondent Yamiche Alcindor begins our coverage. Alcindor a bombshell phone call. And