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China hints at bringing in a stimulus package to support its faltering economy
The yuan and Chinese-listed stocks both rallied on after the politburo acknowledged economic "diffi…
George Glover
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BlackRock slashes its rating for Chinese stocks with growth faltering and a bazooka stimulus package looking unlikely
The downgrade comes as Beijing struggles to galvanize China's economy and shore up the country's cr…
George Glover
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China slashes interest rates and mulls big stimulus package in bid to revive slowing economy
China has seen a disappointing economic rebound, with activity in key sectors plunging as demand fa…
Jennifer Sor
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China's economy is undergoing a structural transition, so don't expect a massive stimulus package, analyst says
"Willingly or not, China is transitioning away from growth led by property and local government, wh…
Filip De Mott
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As another stimulus package hangs in the balance, some programs like unemployment benefits are set to expire by the end of March
The current package includes $1,400 stimulus checks, $400 payments in federal unemployment benefits…
Lauren Frias
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Democrats are set to release a $3,000-per-child direct benefit plan for families
The tentative plan, which is part of Biden's $1.9 trillion economic rescue package, would expand th…
John L. Dorman
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No Senate Republicans voted to advance the stimulus package that'd give most Americans $1,400 one-time checks
The 50-49 vote took place under the budget-reconciliation process, which allows Democrats to pass a…
Erin Snodgrass
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10 GOP senators plan a new compromise COVID-19 bill that would shrink direct payments to $1,000 from $1,400
The proposed $600 billion stimulus package would be smaller than the $1.9 trillion plan envisioned …
John L. Dorman
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Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan is set to collide with Republicans - and it could force Democrats to scrap measures like a $15 minimum wage
The rescue package is already running into early Republican opposition that threatens provisions li…
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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House Republicans block a Democratic attempt to advance $2,000 stimulus checks that Trump is pressing for
Nancy Pelosi blasted the move and said she would hold another vote on $2,000 direct payments early …
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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US Congress approves $7 billion for aid on internet bills and efforts to close the digital divide, as part of the larger COVID-19 stimulus package
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the digital divide between Americans with and without broa…
Isabella Jibilian
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'Let's do it!': Schumer, Pelosi say they are eager to pass $2,000 stimulus checks that Trump says he supports
Democratic lawmakers quickly responded to Trump's demand that Congress increase the size of the sti…
Charles Davis
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Congress is weighing a fresh stimulus package for restaurants and other businesses as Omicron rages
The government might send out money yet again during the pandemic — but it won't be stimulus checks…
Juliana Kaplan,Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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'We are not leaving': Mitch McConnell pledges Congress won't break for the year until a stimulus plan is passed
"We're not leaving here without a COVID package," McConnell said at the weekly Republican press con…
Kimberly Leonard,Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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Biden says people need coronavirus relief 'right now' as Republican and Democratic divisions hold up a stimulus package and $1,200 checks
Democrats are seeking another stimulus package with federal unemployment benefits and direct paymen…
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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Democrats in Congress are preparing to go around Republicans to pass Biden's stimulus package
Chuck Schumer said "time is of the essence" as Democrats eyed reconciliation to move swiftly on a p…
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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Trump nearly torpedoed his own stimulus package to get revenge on Mitch McConnell after the 2020 election, book says
Trump made a last-minute demand for $2,000 stimulus checks, an amount he knew McConnell and Senate …
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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The White House and Pelosi accuse each other of 'moving the goalposts' on a stimulus deal, as the prospect of funding before Election Day slips further away
The White House and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continue to disagree on a stimulus deal, as the chan…
Kate Duffy
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Pelosi 'optimistic' of stimulus agreement with the White House before the weekend: 'Both sides are serious about finding a compromise'
Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin found more "common ground" Tuesday, even as Sena…
Kate Duffy
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What Trump's comments about ceasing stimulus-package negotiations mean for future $1,200 payments — in one minute or less
Confused on all the news around the stimulus talks and Trump's tweets? Catch up on what it all mean…