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their credit to just above junk status. s and p has declared it junk. the nation s unemployment rate grew by more than 50% between last year and this year. many analysts believe brazil could face an economic crisis that could have global consequences. the economic problems are compoundsed by political ones. the cause for the president s impeachment grow louder every day. a recent poll recorded the lowest ever approval ratings for a brazilian government. just 10% polled rated the government great or good. i asked the president about her troubles, but i began about asking about her unique personal history. madame president, thank you for joining us. it s a pleasure to be here with you. for those of our viewers who have not encountered you and your story, you were part of a revolutionary movement that was
address of a u.s. military officer connected to the syrian rebel military training program. saudi arabia says a five-day cease-fire will begin tuesday in the country of yemen but only if houthi rebels agree to that truce. the cause will need desperately needed aid. saudi arabia is leading a bombing campaign against houthi rebels attempting to end their uprising. returning prime minister david cameron is going right back to work forming a new government after the conservative s resounding election win. and a strong showing by the scottish national part. the s and p could fuel a push for scottish independence. this is after a road sign after
merry christmas and happy hanukkah from the friends a it the bureau of labor statistics. 538 said that the jobs report crushed it and the dow and s and p hit report highs. but wages are too low. thousands of low-wage workers in 200 cities went on strike demanding higher pay and income from wages, salaries and benefits as a percent of corporate profit is at the lowest since the 1940s. coming up, you say gingerbread and i say st. lucia bun. all of the stuff you may be missing out this month. here s a look at how stocks stands. the dow gaining 59 points and the s&p up by 3 and the nasdaq
some point out that any u.s. government shut down would be temporary, supporting the markets. but they add injofrts are looking for the problems to be resolved quickly because asia s markets are booming at the moment. back to you, greta. live in bankock, thank you. and how showdown will play with the american economy. that story this morning from the capitol. hello, rich. hello. it s played foo the american economy probably already affected your 401(k). take a look. u.s. markets down across the board closing last evening. the dow jones falling 128 points. nasdaq, s and p 10 points, all mostly, investors say because of fears of a shut down. the budget office says the affect does get worst longer you get into it. hundreds of thousands of federal workers are removed from the u.s. economy with millions perhaps billions in