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The pope took this Easter to make a call for “hope” and “peace” amidst all the war and violence.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The fall in exports comes amidst a decline in both manufacturing orders and production as momentum slowed at the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

This all aligns with Citi’s view for 2026, he adds, which will contain periods of volatility amidst a still “very constructive backdrop…in terms of the price action for U.S. equities.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Precious metals like gold and silver have rallied recently as investors seek a safe haven asset amidst geopolitical uncertainty across the world, although there are more factors that affect silver's price than other metals.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Standing amidst blazing cherry blossoms, he ordered the men under his command—some 88,000 troops in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida—to lay down their weapons.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson