CLEAN: US expert: S&P has history of 'getting things wrong'

What was the reason given by S&P for downgrading the US government's debt rating?

• Lack of technological innovation

• Political stalemate and structural deficits

• High inflation rates

• Decreasing foreign investments

How do market participants generally react to changes in debt ratings?

• They immediately sell all their investments

• They focus solely on the ratings agency's opinion

• They ignore the ratings completely

• They try to predict the collective market sentiment

Why are US Treasury investments still considered safe despite the S&P downgrade?

• They are backed by gold reserves

• They offer the highest returns

• They are not affected by global market trends

• The US government has never defaulted on its debt

What should be the top priority for policymakers according to the video?

• Improving international trade relations

• Strengthening job growth and economic recovery

• Reducing government spending

• Increasing taxes

Which measures are generally supported by voters to create jobs?

• Cutting down on social security

• Reducing healthcare funding

• Increasing military spending

• Investing in education and infrastructure