Ever since the pandemic struck last year, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard has been one of the most optimistic members of the U.S. central bank, predicting early and often that the economy could rebound strongly — well ahead of his colleagues. But that doesn’t mean Bullard projects an early …
Read More »Capitol Report: McConnell says coronavirus-aid deal done, but no votes until Monday
After days of frenetic talks and only hours ahead of a government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said late Sunday a bipartisan deal had been reached on an almost $ 900 billion coronavirus relief package. “Moments ago, in consultation with our committees, the four leaders of the Senate and …
Read More »: Pelosi threatens to keep House in session until fiscal stimulus deal done
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 31: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during her weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 31, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she may keep the chamber in session, and House …
Read More »The Wall Street Journal: Trump says he is postponing G-7 meeting until September
President Trump said he wants to postpone the next Group of Seven nations meeting until September, and is looking to include additional countries. Mr. Trump told reporters traveling on Air Force One Saturday that he was planning to delay the meeting. He had been seeking to restore an in-person event …
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