President-elect Joe Biden revealed the key members of his Health Team that brings together leaders with deep experience in public health, government, and crisis management. The new team is headed by Secretary of Health and Human Services-nominee Xavier Becerra.
In a move expressing confidence in the service of Dr. Anthony Fauci, Biden appointed the nation's top infectious disease expert as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19. He will also continue in his role as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.