crisis

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Just as the market is prone to overreact, though, it can be surprisingly slow to grasp the gravity of a really major crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In March, the government rolled out fuel rationing, encouraging citizens to walk amid a growing transportation crisis, and later put nonessential state workers on leave to keep them at home.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The government has responded to the crisis by proposing a $6.2bn "economic stabilisation fund" and sought approvals for additional spending on food and fertiliser subsidies.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Here’s how it can shake its midlife crisis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Mama was calm, steady, ideal in a crisis.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray