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Jitters in Markets After Ratings Agency Downgrades U.S. Debt

Clip: 4/18/2011 | 12m 17s

Jitters in Markets After Ratings Agency Downgrades U.S. Debt

There were new financial worries and a jittery stock market Monday after a key ratings agency downgraded its long-term outlook on the nation's debt. Judy Woodruff talks to two analysts for a closer look at the financial and political impact of the move.

04/18/2011

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