Lets start with japan. Live for us in tokyo. Just a touch higher after closing thursday. 8 on news that Congress Reached a deal. Janes limited, the currency has been moving in a bit of a range. Rarely any move in bonds and a muted stock reaction. Limiting Downside Pressure on prices and strategists say that jg be yields will probably remain jgb yields will remain. This is a concern shared by many in asia, ahead of the Development Bank speaking yesterday saying that u. S. Politicians need to be aware of the Global Impact of their actions. It is dominated by so much [indiscernible] it is a kind of very serious issue for the world. We should continue to have a responsible attitude whether it is Economic Issues or political issues. The last time this happened a couple years ago, i remembered people saying they would buy less bonds. Has there been an impact as to what asia might or might not do . It is hard to say. China and japan the biggest foreign holders of u. S. Treasuries. There was a
Tomorrow. Ridership has been down by 85,000 trips on friday, monday and tuesday amid all of this daily uncertainty. Take a look. This is the microphone stand in front of the cal trans building in oakland. This is where the talks are taking place. When officials are ready to make an announce. Well bring it to you live. This is the fifth time in the past week when its unclear if b. A. R. T. Trains will be running in the morning. You can find out immediately if theres a settlement or strike, download our app and youll get breaking news alerts whenever news happens. Join us in the morning for the latest on the b. A. R. T. Strike threat. The Morning News Team will have all developments if there is a strike, well bring you commute updates. Join us for an early start beginning at 4 00 on the abc 7 morning news. At least we know ac transit wont be on strike at midnight. Governor brown stepped in to avert that strike. The governor declared a delay while a panel investigates the talks. If theres
Woodruff those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the northeastern United States braced for a wallop of winter on this second day of 2014, as the midwest dug out and faced frigid temperatures. Kwame holman has our weather look. Reporter the first major snowstorm of the new year began shutting down cities across the midwest today. Arctic winds brought thick snow as much as 12 inches in some places with more to come in new england. Residents there started pr
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff our lead story tonight the federal government was back at work today. After votes last night in the house and senate, and a president ial signature, ended a 16day shutdown. The deal also raised the nations debt ceiling, removing the threat of default. But the shortterm agreements set up the possibility of new showdowns to come early next year. Newshour Congressional Correspondent kwame holman begins our coverage. Welcome back, everybody reporter the Vice President greeted workers returning
Woodruff those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the northeastern United States braced for a wallop of winter on this second day of 2014, as the midwest dug out and faced frigid temperatures. Kwame holman has our weather look. Reporter the first major snowstorm of the new year began shutting down cities across the midwest today. Arctic winds brought thick snow as much as 12 inches in some places with more to come in new england. Residents there started pr