The tech-led stocks rally continues as crypto, too, pulls higher
U.S. futures point to another strong open. Read More
Covid-19 vaccine
Africa’s first mRNA vaccine production deal has finally appeared
Africa desperately needs COVID vaccines, and local production deals are starting to appear. Read More
Pfizer will make COVID vaccines in Africa in 2022. It needs them now.
The continent has gotten 1.7% of the world’s COVID shots so far. Read More
The Delta variant causes 83% of U.S. COVID cases. See the states where it’s most prevalent
The Delta variant now accounts for more than 80% of cases in the Midwest. Read…
U.S. stocks fall despite strong retail sales data as consumer sentiment sags
U.S. stocks fell following a surprise drop in consumer sentiment, fueled by inflation worries. Read…
A mostly gloomy day for stocks as crypto and Treasury yields slump
U.S. stocks closed mostly in the red amid the second day of Fed testimony. Read…
COVID vaccines, variants, and boosters are a nuanced storm
We’re starting to learn more and more about how COVID vaccines interact with variants. But…
Bitcoin and stocks stabilize as Fed chair Powell says inflation should moderate
The S&P 500 closed higher after Fed chair Jerome Powell stuck to his transitory inflation…
25.6% of the world has received a COVID vaccine. See how your country is doing
New cases are on the rise globally, as the Delta variant spreads, while vaccinations remain…
Stocks and crypto slump after inflation data heats up
U.S. stocks closed in the red following red-hot inflation numbers. Read More