US slated to narrowly miss Biden’s July 4 vaccination goal - June 23, 2021

Stock futures edged higher Wednesday, signaling that major indexes may inch toward all-time highs ahead of data on growth in the service and manufacturing sectors. Amid annual online sales, like Amazon Prime Day, merchants continue to experience supply chain disruptions that elevate shipping expenses and eat into margins. Powell notes economic improvement, but says the pandemic remains a risk - CNBC Covid-19 Delta Variant Threatens to Set Back Europe’s Recovery - The Wall Street Journal Bank of Japan policymakers saw prospects of quicker recovery in April - Reuters The U.S. will narrowly miss President Joe Biden’s original goal of getting at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine to 70% of adults by July 4. The White House said the nation needs a “few extra weeks” to ensure Americans ages 18 to 26 are vaccinated at rates similar to older adults. A mix of misinformation, low vaccination rates among teens and the spread of the Delta variant is fueling urgency and spurring a new push by the administration. Jill Biden touts vaccine in poorly inoculated Mississippi - ABC News Covid boosters in the fall? As calls grow for third shots, here's what you need to know - CNBC Delta coronavirus variant: scientists brace for impact - Nature Pressure mounted for lawmakers to open the U.S.-Canada border as business owners worried about losing another lucrative summer season. With the restrictions reaching their 16th month this week, the timeline remains unclear despite Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly discussing a potential end to restrictions at the Group of Seven summit this month. U.K. Poised to Ease Travel Curbs as Airlines Step Up Demands - Bloomberg China to keep COVID-19 border restrictions for another year - Reuters “For vaccinated Canadians, it’s now easier to take your summer vacation in Provence than to do a car trip around Atlantic Canada. And with the Canada-US border still closed, it’s easier for vaccinated Torontonians to visit Paris than to drive to Buffalo.” - @Perri