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Update: Covid rules tighten
The impact of the Omicron variant on the global economy
As the Omicron variant sweeps the world, French prime minister, Jean Castex has said major public parties and firework displays on New Year's Eve would be banned. Meanwhile, Ireland imposes new restrictions, as does Wales, as we hear from Emma Downey, co-owner of Tides Kitchen and Wine Bar in Newport in Pembrokeshire. Also in the programme, Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal has been looking into supply chain issues at the Port of Long Beach in California. Plus, Chris Low from FHN Financial brings us the latest from the markets.
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