Spending Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives

The video discusses the refusal of OPEC's major members to cut oil output, leading to a significant drop in oil prices. It also covers the US House of Representatives passing a $1.1 trillion government spending bill, which faces criticism for easing bank restrictions. Additionally, the video highlights the rise in Japanese stocks, with the Nikkei index closing up 114 points ahead of upcoming elections, where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's coalition is expected to win by a large margin.

What was the performance of the Nikkei index this morning?

What is forecasted for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's coalition in the upcoming elections?