2K Dead in Quake & Foreign Alliances

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

  • 🌍 Morocco's Tragic Quake

  • 🤝 Biden in Vietnam

✂️ Market Snippet | Monday Edition

Stocks (Year-to-date)

  • DOW: 🔼 4.35% (34,576.59)

  • S&P 500: 🔼 16.56% (4,457.49)

  • NASDAQ: 🔼 32.49% (13,761.53)

Cryptocurrency (Year-to-date)

  • BTC: 🔼 55.65% (25,845.60)

  • ETH: 🔼 34.92% (1,618.98)

Real Estate Mortgage Rates

  • 15-year: 6.59% -0.08

  • 30-year: 7.22% -0.07

*Stock numbers as of market close Friday, cryptocurrency as of 7:00pm EST yesterday. Real estate rates as of yesterday via Mortgage News Daily.

🌍 Morocco's Tragic Quake

Morocco is in deep sorrow after a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked its High Atlas mountain range. With the epicenter close to the bustling city of Marrakech, over 2,000 people lost their lives, and scenes of destruction emerge from the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. The historic walls of Marrakesh, standing since the 12th century, also faced damage. Aid and support from nations like Japan, France, and the UAE are pouring in, as the nation embarks on three days of mourning. 🏔️🏰

TL;DR ⏳: A strong earthquake hit Morocco, killing 2,000+ people and damaging Marrakech's iconic walls. International aid is on the way, and the country mourns its loss. 🙏

🤝 Biden in Vietnam

As U.S. President Joe Biden touches down in Vietnam, the spotlight shines on deals between the two nations in semiconductors and minerals. Just decades after their Cold War conflict, the two countries are bonding, with Vietnam even upgrading the U.S. to its top diplomatic rank. This strategic move aligns with America's ambition to safeguard global supply chains from China's dominance. Meanwhile, all eyes are on potential arms deals, with Vietnam having chats with big players like Russia and the U.S. 🌏🔧

TL;DR ⏳: Biden's Vietnam visit strengthens ties, focusing on semiconductors and rare minerals. Amid the rising influence of superpowers, Vietnam is cleverly balancing its relations. 🇺🇸🇻🇳

⚡ 10 Headlines: BulletList Roundup

  1. 📱 Biden team pressures social media, risks free speech: court

  2. 🔪 Adams' 5% slash to NYC agencies over migrants sparks concerns.

  3. 🚧 11 injured in Maine lighthouse walkway crash

  4. ✈️ Canadian PM's plane hits snag at Delhi airport

  5. 🔌 US Energy Secretary's green tour stalls on EV charger hunt

  6. 🔭 Galactic bubble spanning billion light-years found

  7. 👶 Elon Musk and Grimes secretly welcome third child, book reveals

  8. 📲 Apple swaps iPhone's Lightning for USB-C: buyer's guide

  9. 🎥 'The Nun 2' rakes in $32.6M, tops 'Equalizer 3' at box office

  10. 🧠 Magnetic therapy aids Parkinson’s symptoms in mouse study

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