Yellen says U.S. could’ve kept inflation stable — if it threw up to 15 million people out of work

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• Janet Yellen: Covid stimulus may have contributed 'a little bit' to inflation

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• Why Jimmy Carter kept the U.S. out of war during his presidency

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  Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up

  While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 6

• This strategist says a popular ETF could jump at least 15%. It’s a bet inflation will be contained.

  Treasurys are attractive at current levels, according to Roth Capital Partners
  
  MarketWatch - Jan. 6

• The battle for working people

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  Financial Times - Jan. 6
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  Fire at food market in northern China kills eight people and injures 15

  Cause of fire in city of Zhangjiakou in Hebei province is under investigation. At least eight people have died and 15 are injured after a fire broke out at a food market in northern China, ...
  
  The Guardian - Jan. 4
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  The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School

  Because of a lack of access to menstruation products, girls across Africa and Asia often stay home from school when they have their periods.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 4
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  Soldier Who Blew Up Cybertruck in Las Vegas Wrote U.S. Is Headed for ‘Collapse,’ Police Say

  The police shared notes from a phone used by Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, who fatally shot himself inside a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 4
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  Colts' Anthony Richardson says back injury kept him from standing or walking, could be chronic condition

  Richardson said a MRI revealed "a disc thing" that "might be chronic."
  
  Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

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  Stocks and bonds rally after US price pressures ease

  Headline inflation rises to 2.9% in December but closely watched core figure dips unexpectedly
  
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