What I Am Reading
Friday, January 28, 2022
Markets
Central banks
US I
- GDP grew at a 6.9% pace to close out 2021, stronger than expected despite omicron spreadCNBC
- U.S. Economy Grows as Fourth-Quarter GDP Shows Strongest Year in DecadesWall Street Journal
- Rising mortgage rates, tight supply, high prices frustrate house huntersCNBC
- What Should the White House Do to Combat Inflation?Manhattan Institute
- Want to start a business? You’re not alone.Vox
US II
Geopolitics & trade I
- Russia Sends Medical Units to Ukrainian FrontWall Street Journal
- China Calls for Calm From U.S. on UkraineWall Street Journal
- As Russia Threatens Ukraine, Europe Scrambles to Secure Gas SupplyWall Street Journal
- Biden's war on American energy made us dependent, againFOX
Geopolitics & trade II
- Exclusive: White House mulls extension of Trump-era solar tariffs, with tweaksReuters
- Iranian Hackers Behind Proud Boys Ruse Pose Wider Threat, FBI SaysBloomberg
- Vast Troves of Classified Info Undermine National Security, Spy Chief SaysWall Street Journal
- Jeep Owner’s Chinese Partner Says It Was Caught Unaware by Deal AnnouncementWall Street Journal
Industries & companies
- Autos:Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Prioritize Deliveries Over New Vehicles in 2022Wall Street Journal
- Autos:Musk: Tesla robot top priority for new product development this yearCNBC
- Media:What is a Netflix subscription worth? Wall Street may have new answerCNBC
- Restaurants:McDonald’s Says Its Costs to Rise Further in 2022Wall Street Journal