Mood Riffs

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  Hey Buddy, Got a Light?

  Cigarette sales have risen for the first time in 20 years.
   
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  In the Market for a Mansion?

  Demand for luxury homes is on the rise.
   
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  Is Big Tech’s Bubble Bursting?

  Americans no longer trust social media.
   
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  Raising the Roof

  Congress has approved another increase in the national debt.
   
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  Bol-so-no-no

  Jair Bolsonaro’s political career is on the line in Brazil.
   
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  We’ve Got Everything Under Control

  Financial markets and economies are governed by social mood.
   
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  America’s Nine Political Tribes

  U.S. political divisions go far deeper than Republicans vs. Democrats.
   
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  Allegations, Investigations and Embarrassment

  Breaking scandals are uncovering hidden secrets.
   
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  Rules and Resistance

  Leaders around the world are becoming more authoritarian.
   
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  “Nice Workin’ for Ya.”

  Optimism is fueling “The Great Resignation.”