Since this first unit focuses on an overview of finance and the data that underpin the study of finance, it presents multiple themes that are reflected in current economic news and events. We have inflation, a tightening of monetary policy accompanied by the threat of a recession, shortages of labor and materials, a rocky stock market, and much more. Scour the news in the financial press or on the internet looking for a theme that interests or confuses you, . Your initial post to this forum should start a new thread based on the article you found; the title of the thread should identify the main theme. Your task is to cite the source of the article with its date and URL, briefly summarize the issues it addresses, and indicate what questions it raises for you. I