Walk out with their hands up. Angry crowds take to the streets in mexico, demanding the president step down over the disappearance of 43 students. The corruption they claim is behind the violent gang problems. Welcome to al jazeera america. Im stephanie sy. Im bell walt. Lebanese officials are questioning the wife of al baghdadi, the man behind the deadly efforts behind Islamic State of iraq and the levant. She is a Syrian National. We have more from the valley in lebanon. We just heard this morning, we learned that both his wife and 9yearold son has been arrested 10 days ago. The news was leaked to the press this morning. Shes believed to be a Syrian National and that they were picked up on the border, trying to cross from syria into lebanon. Its not clear yet which border area, which crossing they were trying to cross into lebanon via. They are still held in military custody. She is likely to be continually questioned at the moment. Its not likely that al baghdadi has only one wife,
Im in for ali velshi and this is real money. Changing fortunes make out winners and losers in the Global Economy. For the First Time Since the recession, the United States is poised to be the engine of Global Growth not china, not emerging markets. The u. S. Economy is expected to grow 3. 1 this year the labor market is picking up steam, and weve seen a small but significant uptick in u. S. Wages. Meanwhile, chinas spectacular growth story is not such a page turner anymore with many expecting the economy to grow roughly 7 this year. Thats still a lot higher than the u. S. And its a far cry from the doubledigit growth china has seen in recent years. The european union, well, its just plain stagnating. 1. 8 Economic Growth is forecast for the eu this year. In response the European Central bank chief said today hes ready to spend loads of cash to stimulate eu economies. That sent the dollar soaring against the euro to the highest level in five years, and the dollar is strengthening agains
On sony. Will it much of a sdns. Im in for ali velshi, and this is real money. Changing fortunes make out winners and losers in the Global Economy. For the First Time Since the recession, the United States is poised to be the engine of global growth, not china, not emerging markets. The u. S. Economy is expected to grow 3. 1 this year, the labor market is picking up steam, and weve seen a small but significant uptick in u. S. Wages. Meanwhile, chinas spectacular growth story is not such a page turner anymore with many expecting the economy to grow roughly 7 this year. Thats still a lot higher than the u. S. , and its a far cry from the doubledigit growth china has seen in recent years. The european union, well, its just plain stagnating. 1. 8 Economic Growth is forecast for the eu this year. In response the European Central bank chief said today hes ready to spend loads of cash to stimulate eu economies. That sent the dollar soaring against the euro to the highest level in five years,
Points. At 1969. Bouncing off of some pretty strong support according to some traders today. The nasdaq has done well. Up 54 points right now. At 4484. Lets show you the russell. Thats been the laggard lately and it is again today and 1 gain. You cant quibble with that. Trading at 1107. Just a little context there, perspective. I think that the s p and the dow about 2 away from the record highs. Right . So, you know, keep on watching until the close because these markets are absolutely soaring today. After that better than expected payroll number this morning so the move coming two days, though, after 200point drop. Remember that move telling you about . We want the know what you think and whether or not you think the selling in this market is overfover for now and let us know what you think. Showing you that vote as you can see discussing things. Yes. We call it i pow wow. Yes, we do. Joining us now on the closing bell exchange, sunny, rob morgan, doug gordo and of course our very own
Retail sales and import export prices. Also worth watching today, november Consumer Sentiment and business inventories. Andrew, over to you. Corporate news this morning, Oil Field Services provider baker hughes confirming its now in talks with rival halliburton. This after the wall street journal reported on negotiations between the two. A merger would create a want korth 67 billion or possibly more. This years drop in Energy Prices has hurt and sent stock prices in the nasdaq much lower. Industry watchers note a deal would likely face antitrust concerns. Well talk to an analyst who covers the company in the next hour. Theres a real bet that oil price res going lower and that they need to consolidate to compete with schlumberger and the rest of them. Stock deal. They exchange cheaper stock for cheaper stock . Cheaper stock for cheaper stock. I imagine there would be a lot of layoffs because part of the whole idea is you would be trying to get your costs down. Speaking of energy, the ie