Mar 16 (Tuesday)

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YRI Podcast. In our latest video podcast, Dr. Ed discusses the main points of today’s Morning Briefing.
Daily Markets Overview
Today’s Morning Briefing

Markets
Stocks Edge Higher Despite Declines in Energy Shares | W
Dow notches another record high, rising 170 points on reopening optimism | C

Central banks
Why this week’s Fed meeting could be ‘March madness’ for markets | C

US
The Pandemic Ignited a Housing Boom—but It’s Different From the Last One | W
Uncounted in the Unemployment Rate, but They Want to Work | N

US politics
In Size and Risk, Biden’s Opening Gamble Ranks With Reagan’s | W
Biden Tax Hike: Income Levels of More Than $400,000 a Year Will Be Hit Hardest | B
Student debt forgiveness: Schumer, Warren, Menendez urge Biden to cancel loans | C

Europe
French Economy Set for Stronger 2021 as Restrictions Hurt Less | B

China
Beijing Asks Alibaba to Shed Its Media Assets | W

Geopolitics & trade
U.S. Deploys Coast Guard Far From Home to Counter China | W
North Korea warns new U.S. administration if it wants peace it must avoid ‘causing a stink’: state news agency | R

Industries & companies
Airlines: Is Travel Coming Back? Airports Have Busiest Days Since March 2020 | W
Financials: U.S. Banks Will Turn Last Year’s Fear Into This Year’s Profits | W
Media: Where to Stream ‘Nomadland,’ ‘Minari’ and More 2021 Oscar Nominees | N

Corporate finance
DigitalOcean IPO filing plays up ease-of-use vs Amazon, Microsoft | C
Blackstone, Starwood Capital Team Up in $6 Billion Purchase of Extended Stay | W

Virus
Germany, France, Italy Suspend Use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine | W
Dr. Scott Gottlieb: U.S. better on Covid vaccines, European-like surge unlikely | C