Merck Antiviral Pill Proves Effective // ISM Manufacturing Index Up for Aug. // LinkedIn Censoring Users - 10/1 (Hour 1)

(4:31) - Merck, in partnership with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, has created an oral antiviral pill that proved extremely effective in a 800-person trial. The pill reduced hospitalizations and death due to COVID-19 in unvaccinated Americans by 50%.(12:56) -The ISM Manufacturing Index for September came in at 61.1, indicating that the manufacturing sector is growing. The index reading for August was 59.9.(23:42) - Consumer Spending rose 0.8% in August and personal income rose 0.2% for the month, both beating analyst expectations. Will spending by Americans continue to increase as COVID-19 cases slow and the holiday season approaches?(36:24) - LinkedIn is censoring certain profiles that contain negative sentiment regarding China. Why is LinkedIn asking users to self-censor on behalf of China?