5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine

5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine

By Alexandra Meeks, CNNHigh inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett — one of the savviest investors of all time — is still betting on America’s economy. While Buffett has reduced stakes in companies like Kroger and General Motors, market watchers say his willingness to keep buying elsewhere signals his ongoing confidence in where the economy and the financial markets a…

5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine

High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett -- one of the savviest investors of all time -- is still betting on America's economy. While Buffett has reduced…

5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine

High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett -- one of the savviest investors of all time -- is still betting on America's economy. While Buffett has reduced…

5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine

High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett -- one of the savviest investors of all time -- is still betting on America's economy. While Buffett has reduced…

5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine

High inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett -- one of the savviest investors of all time -- is still betting on America's economy. While Buffett has reduced…

5 things to know for August 17: Primaries, Covid, Hearing aids, Water cuts, Ukraine

CNNBy Alexandra Meeks, CNNHigh inflation and rising interest rates are fueling fears that a recession could be around the corner. But Warren Buffett — one of the savviest investors of all time — is still betting on America’s economy. While Buffett has reduced stakes in companies like Kroger and General Motors, market watchers say his willingness to keep buying elsewhere signals his ongoing confidence in where the economy and the financial market…