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Americans are increasingly worried that a recession is coming.
I just feel like the best thing to do is to save and then try to stay calm.
We're all sort of in the same boat.
Where is the U.S. economy headed in the next 100 days?
I'm Leila Faldin, that's Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News.
Ukraine has agreed to a deal with the U.S. to jointly invest in Ukraine's minerals and other natural resources.