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In a survey completed on March 13, economists projected economic growth at a 2.1% rate for the fourth quarter versus the same period a year earlier.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The KBW Nasdaq Bank Index is down around 6%, versus the S&P 500’s roughly 4.5% decline, so far this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The dollar’s safe-haven role amid the Iran conflict triggered a rally, with gains of 1.56% against the yen and 0.96% versus the Swiss franc.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

To test this, the team fed fruit flies caffeine under different conditions, including varying doses, daytime versus nighttime exposure, and combinations with sleep deprivation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

It also meant the whole Library Olympics came down to the Hometown Heroes versus the Midwest.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein