Jan 6, 2021

Tracking donations for Georgia’s runoff election

Record amounts of money poured into Georgia for the Senate runoff elections. Plus, ongoing reaction to runoff results from markets. Also, what's behind rising oil prices. And, more action against Chinese software apps from President Trump.

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Market reactions to Georgia runoff results — and what they say about the future

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson , Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder

Jan 6, 2021

Built in to market moves Wednesday morning are predictions about government spending, antitrust scrutiny and more.

Democrat Raphael Warnock speaks at his Labor Canvass Launch at IBEW Local 613 on Jan. 5, 2021 in Marietta, Ga.

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Who donated to Georgia runoff campaigns?

by David Brancaccio and Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jan 6, 2021

Most of the money from Wall Street went to Republican PACs.

Democrat Jon Ossoff has raised the most money in direct donations to candidates so far, according to the latest Federal Election Commission reports.

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Crude oil prices are hitting their highest points since February

The increases come after Saudi Arabia decides to cut some production. Marketplace's Nova Safo reports.

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President Trump has ordered a ban on more Chinese software apps, including WeChat Pay and Alipay

The BBC's Katie Silver has more.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer/Director

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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