Wall Street Braces For Georgia Senate Race, Vaccine Delay

The video discusses the fall of the Dow and S&P on the first trading day of the New Year, highlighting investor uncertainty due to potential Democratic control following the Georgia Senate runoffs. Concerns are raised about the impact of Democratic policies on business and COVID-19 restrictions. President-elect Joe Biden's plans to avoid further shutdowns and accelerate the vaccination process are outlined, with a goal of vaccinating 100 million people in 100 days. The importance of vaccination for global economic health is emphasized, as new COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

What was the market reaction on the first day of trading in the New Year?

• The Dow and S&P fell.

• The Dow and S&P rose significantly.

• Both the Dow and S&P remained stable.

• The Dow remained stable while the S&P fell.

Why are some investors concerned about a Democratic sweep in the U.S. government?

• It might lead to fewer COVID-19 restrictions.

• It might lead to more business-friendly policies.

• It would ensure a stable political environment.

• It could result in a 10% market sell-off.

What has President-elect Joe Biden promised regarding COVID-19 shutdowns?

• To leave shutdown decisions to individual states.

• To increase the number of shutdowns.

• To avoid more shutdowns.

• To implement more shutdowns.

What is Biden's goal for COVID-19 vaccinations in his first 100 days?

• To vaccinate 200 million people.

• To vaccinate 100 million people.

• To vaccinate 150 million people.

• To vaccinate 50 million people.

According to the CDC, how many people had been vaccinated at the time of the report?

• Under 1 million

• Under 5 million

• Over 10 million

• Over 20 million