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To a defiant Joe Biden, the 2024 race is up to the voters, not to Democrats on Capitol Hill
On Saturday, a fifth Democratic lawmaker said openly that Biden should not run again. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota said that after what she saw and heard in the debate with Republican rival Donald Trump, and Biden's "lack of a forceful response" afterward, he should step aside "and allow for a new generation of leaders to step forward."
Biden dismisses age questions in interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort
President Joe Biden, facing questions about his fitness for re-election, rejected calls for an independent medical evaluation during a pivotal TV interview. He acknowledged his debate missteps, attributing them to distractions from former President Donald Trump. Despite criticisms and internal party tensions, Biden affirmed his readiness to serve another term, emphasizing his daily cognitive challenges and ongoing medical assessments. As Democratic anxieties simmer, discussions about Biden's candidacy persist within the party, underscoring concerns about age and electability heading into the crucial 2024 election season.
Trump allies intensify Kamala Harris attacks as Biden replacement talk builds
Trump's campaign attacked Kamala Harris amid 2024 ticket speculation via social media, NRCC, and MAGA Inc, criticizing her immigration role and Biden's debate. Karoline Leavitt called her incompetent. Despite close hypothetical polls, Harris defends abortion rights. Trump's unusual silence contrasts sharply with the Biden campaign's robust response.
Markets on alert for Biden exit as Trump-win trades mount
Portfolio recalibration began at the end of last week after Biden's contentious debate with Trump sparked concerns about the 81-year-old Democrat's suitability for another term.
One crazy week: Biden debate fallout upends White House race
The US presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump has been tumultuous due to Biden's poor performance in the first televised debate of the 2024 campaign. Biden appeared flustered and fatigued, while Trump presented his usual self-confidence and falsehoods. Despite this, some wealthy Democratic Party donors were unconvinced, demanding Biden produce concrete proof of his vitality through more unscripted public engagements.
Joe Biden's lapses are said to be increasingly common and worrisome
Like many people his age, Biden, 81, has long experienced instances in which he mangled a sentence, forgot a name or mixed up a few facts, even though he could be sharp and engaged most of the time. But in interviews, people in the room with him more recently said that the lapses seemed to be growing more frequent, more pronounced and more worrisome.
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View: Joe Biden proved his critics right
The impolite verdict: Biden blew the debate. Plain and simple. There's no way to spin the 90-minute train wreck, the blank looks, halting delivery, disjointed answers, missing punches, and gingerly exit. He couldn't deliver a knockout line even on abortion rights - the strongest issue against Trump.
At 78, Donald Trump too is showing signs of aging
Donald Trump has made Joe Biden's advancing age one of his main campaign rallying points, trying to position himself as an energetic alternative to the sometimes unsteady 81-year-old Democratic incumbent. In contrast, no information has been made available in years about the health of Trump, who is known to be a fan of fast food.
Dutch voters kick off marathon EU elections
Dutch voters kick off EU election marathon, testing far-right shift in EU parliament amid geopolitical uncertainty after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Have Melania and Ivanka rallied behind Donald Trump after hush money trial verdict? Is Trump's household still divided?
The recent trial of Donald Trump has resulted in a thaw in the relationship between his family members. The former president has been affected by the recent trial but is looking forward to contesting the upcoming elections in November.
Cyclone Remal claims six lives in West Bengal, leaves trail of destruction
Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' made landfall between Bangladesh and West Bengal, bringing gusts up to 135 km/h and heavy rains that flooded homes and farmland. The storm caused significant destruction, including flattened homes, uprooted trees, and downed electric poles. Over 110,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose reviewed the response. The storm disrupted air, rail, and road transport, while the Indian Coast Guard and Navy prepared relief operations. The weather is expected to worsen with increased winds and rainfall in southern Bengal.
Doing nothing could be the riskiest thing of all
The cost of “doing nothing” in markets can indeed be substantial, but that pales in comparison to the cost of complacency when the margin of safety erodes. And when a large section of the market participants adapt to surviving in a low margin of safety environment, wild swings when least expected become the norm.
Emerging-market assets sink to 2024 low amid growth, rate risks
A risk-off sentiment gripped developing-nation assets, taking a cue from money markets that were no longer pricing a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in September, pushing their expectation to November.
Trump's immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden
In his speeches and online posts, Trump has ramped up anti-immigrant rhetoric, casting migrants as dangerous criminals "poisoning the blood" of America. His messaging often relies on falsehoods about migration, but it has proved attractive to many core supporters going back a decade, to when "build the wall" rang out at his campaign rallies.
Donald Trump’s Truth Social soars on market debut: all you need to know
Truth Social is a relative minnow in the social media universe. Since its introduction in early 2022, its app has been downloaded 10 million times, including 3 million times last year, according to Sensor Tower, a data provider. But its debut on the bourses has been positive.
Biden is using the ''are you better off today'' question to contrast himself with Trump
President Biden took aim at former President Trump, reminding voters of the tumultuous times during Trump's tenure and questioning if they are better off now. Biden criticized Trump's recent remarks about potential violence if he loses in November, emphasizing the need to reject political violence.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev successfully undergoes emergency brain surgery; PM Modi wishes speedy recovery
Renowned spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev underwent urgent brain surgery at a private hospital to address bleeding within the skull. The surgery, on March 17, was successful, and he has been making consistent progress. Despite suffering from severe headaches for four weeks, Sadhguru continued with his normal schedule and social activities, even conducting a function on March 8. Following advice from Dr Vinit Suri, he was admitted to the hospital on March 17, where a CT scan revealed brain swelling, leading to emergency surgery.
Nikki Haley will suspend her campaign and leave Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate
Haley, a former South Carolina governor and U.N. ambassador, was Trump’s first significant rival when she jumped into the race in February 2023. She spent the final phase of her campaign aggressively warning the GOP against embracing Trump, whom she argued was too consumed by chaos and personal grievance to defeat President Joe Biden in the general election.
Nikki Haley trailing behind Donald Trump in Republican presidential battle on Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday is an important new phase of presidential primaries when the early contests are over, and voters from multiple states cast ballots in primaries timed to occur on the same date.
Midcaps trump smallcaps in 2024 as investors seek valuation comfort in an overheated race. What lies ahead?
If we look at the last five years, only once has this happened in 2022, where midcap stocks (1.38% returns) outshined the smallcap peers (-1.38%). Taking a slightly wider view, the midcap index has outperformed the smaller index (in terms of market cap) in six out of the last 10 years (including 2024).
US election: What if Biden or Trump leaves the race?
The lineup in the 2024 US election has long been a foregone conclusion, with a rematch between the two presidents appearing all but certain. - What would cause President Joe Biden, an 81-year-old Democrat, or ex-president Donald Trump, the 77-year-old Republican, not to be on the ballot?
PM Modi to address public rally in Jammu next week: Union minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on February 20. The stoppage of the Katra-Delhi Vande Bhart Express train at Udhampur and Kathua railway stations was introduced to facilitate the people of the area. Modi will launch various projects and address a public meeting during his visit.
Trump mocks Nikki Haley for absence of her military husband; Indian-American hits back
Former US President Donald Trump has mocked his Republican rival Nikki Haley over the absence of her husband, Major Michael Haley, who is deployed overseas. Haley, a commissioned officer with the South Carolina National Guard, is currently on a year-long deployment with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Bridge, providing support in the Horn of Africa.
Enemy drone that killed US troops in Jordan was mistaken for a US drone, preliminary report suggests
A drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, killing three troops, raises questions as it's revealed a possible mistaken identity led to the unmanned vehicle bypassing defenses. President Biden navigates a delicate response amid tensions with Iran, emphasizing retaliation without seeking broader conflict. The attack marks the first time American service members have been killed in a drone strike. Meanwhile, ongoing negotiations aim to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas, potentially influencing the wider Middle East situation.
Trump's 2016 win shook markets. Traders won't get fooled again
Trump seems to be on a quicker path to the nomination than eight years ago, when he didn't lock it down until May. And polls show it would likely be a close contest between him and President Joe Biden, a shift from his long-shot status in 2016.
Biden warns against Trump reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day 'we nearly lost America'
President Biden warned of the dire threat posed by Donald Trump's bid to reclaim the presidency in 2024, highlighting the potential peril to American democracy. Biden, speaking in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, drew parallels between the Capitol riot and the upcoming election, emphasizing the stakes for democracy's survival. He condemned Trump's role in the attack and underscored the pivotal choice facing voters. Trump, countering Biden's accusations, framed the election as a make-or-break moment for the nation's future. The polarized perception of the riot reflects ongoing divisions, with Biden urging a united stand for democracy.
Biden and Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics
Meanwhile, there is a sense of deep uncertainty on the ground in Iowa and New Hampshire, where Republican presidential candidates in particular have been showering primary voters with attention for much of the last year. Rodney Martell, a 65-year-old Republican from Loudon, New Hampshire, said he's ready for the voting to begin. He's supporting Haley's primary bid, but said he'd support Trump in the general election if he had no other choice - even if Trump is a convicted felon.
EMs poised to end year with best gains in years
MSCI's benchmark stock gauge for emerging-market equities is on track for a 6.7% advance this year, snapping a two-year losing streak. Its currency equivalent index is headed for a 4.7% gain, its biggest yearly rise since 2017.
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