1. You can do it; I believe in you!
ECONOMICS TEST TODAY!
You can do it; I believe in you!

2. First off, the drop in the stock market…
Released FBI memo + government shut down fears  distrust in the government
New Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is less conservative than his predecessor; people are worried he will raise interest rates
New tax plan
Worries about inflation
First off, the drop in the stock market…

3. The Winter Olympics start on Thursday
The Winter Olympics start on Thursday. This year, they’re hosted in what not-capital of South Korea?
During the Super Bowl, one company advertised their product using an MLK quote, and has received a lot of criticism as a result. What company was that?
Another passenger train derailed on February 4th, killing two people and injuring many, in what state?
Who is the Speaker of the House?
One of the most famous stock market indexes in the world is called the DJIA, and it averages 30 major stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Its index is a good indicator of how the US stock market is performing. What does DJIA stand for?
Extra credit!

4. 45% of this country is still without electricity due to a hurricane that ravaged the nation four months ago.
A company that ran an advertisement during the Super Bowl recently came out with a “lady-friendly” version of their product. What company is that?
Ancient structures of this Central American nation were recently found in Guatemala, exciting historians and Mrs. Pool!!!!!!!!
What’s the capital of Russia?
Last week and over the weekend, the stock market plummeted, due to various reasons. The best snapshot of how the US economy is doing is through examining what famous stock market index?
Extra credit!