The idea of ”mob immunity” against Covid-19 has gained almost magical status in popular imagination. Once we reach that threshold, many Americans believe, we will be clear, and the epidemic will eventually fade into history. But we are not likely to reach the immune system of the crowd with Kovid-19. …
Read More »Europe’s dislike of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout stalls and epidemic grinds on
BERLIN – Susan Tabbach seems to be drinking water. She works full-time and cares for three young children at home during the downfall, while worrying about her elderly parents, who are not vaccinated. She is less likely to be relieved. “I’m tired,” says a one-year-old architect from Aachen, a German …
Read More »Turkish lira sinks after Erdogan head of central-bank
Following the sudden ouster of the central-bank governor last week, Turkey’s currency fell nearly 8% on Monday, setting the course for its biggest single-day selloff since 2018. According to Factset, the lira touched a low of 2 8,280 compared to 2 7,219. Turkish stock also sank. The uproar erupted after …
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Pure-play space stocks spread. Businesses and business models are new and seem like the stuff of science fiction. Navigating the space will not be easy. A framework, as well as some comparisons with existing businesses, can help investors. The “new space” can be divided into three parts. Launch Services is …
Read More »Capitalism is what will defeat Kovid
Look at the paradox of this epidemic moment: big corporations are political villains, embedded on the left and right. Still, the main and perhaps only, because the Covid-19 curse is simple, are the vaccines developed by Big Pharma. Few people are more aware of this contradiction than J. Paranson and …
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