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Oxford Analytica analysts Sarah Fowler and Tatia Bolkvadze estimate that the war will shave about a percentage point off global economic growth, taking it down to 2% this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The unemployment rate also unwound February’s increase, ticking down to 4.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A dirty little truth about “feel-good” hits, down to the catchiest ditty, is that they’re rarely a band or an artist’s best work.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

A complex array of financial levers exist to help everyone involved, from lenders and investors down to the lowliest subcontractor, to minimize their exposure should things fall apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I bend down to look at her through the open door.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam