Market woes loom as inflation and geopolitics unsettle shares
The stock market has fallen sharply amid high inflation and rising rates. Putin’s Ukraine threat, Omicron uncertainty, and talk of $15 minimum wages strain investor nerves. Yet history suggests gains from 2021 were unsustainable and rates remain low by long-term standards. Powell aims to calm markets while fighting inflation.
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Biden Helped Save Democracy in 2020 Crisis
John M. Crisp argues Biden’s 2020 victory preserved democracy despite early misgivings about his age and style. He warns Republicans push false election- fraud claims and urges unity to pass voting rights while acknowledging Biden’s uphill battle against a partisan landscape and hostile media dynamics.
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Urgent call for action as Afghans seek rescue aid
Trudy Rubin argues for immediate U S government and humanitarian action to evacuate and fund Afghans who worked with Americans. She notes Taliban threats, halted visas, frozen Afghan assets, and a looming humanitarian catastrophe. Rubin cites refugees, sanctions impact, and possible routes to channel funds safely.
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