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How Workers’ Expectations Justify Powell’s Patience With Inflation
Morning Consult economist John Leer writes that stubbornly high unemployment, the state of low-income workers’ finances and the slow distribution of jobless benefits are among the reasons that fears of an overheating economy are overblown
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Broad, Bipartisan Support for $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package Persists as Senate Gears Up to Tackle Bill
Experiment shows partisan framing does little to affect overall support for Democrats’ plan
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Consumer Confidence Increased in February Across the Country, Including in Texas
Morning Consult economist John Leer finds that consumers across almost every state grew more confident in February, a marked improvement from the 37 states that saw an increase in January
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When It Comes to Influencing the Impacts of Climate Change, Corporations, Governments Outstrip Individuals, Public Says
Roughly 3 in 4 adults agree that corporations, governments and individuals have a responsibility to act
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With Congressional Stimulus Fight Looming, 76% of Voters Back $1.9 Trillion Plan, Including 60% of Republicans
89% of Democrats said they support the proposed COVID-19 aid package
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Economic Outlook: Asia-Pacific Countries Lead the Global Consumer Recovery
As the global economic recovery continues, consumers in Asia-Pacific countries are closest to regaining their confidence, while consumers across the Americas remain a long way off, Morning Consult economist John Leer writes.
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Ahead of GameStop Trading Hearing, More of the Public Than Not Thinks Fintechs Merit More Regulation
39% of adults said fintech companies should face increased regulation vs. 16% who said the opposite
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Exclusive: Report Finds Nearly 9 Million Hadn’t Received COVID-19 Payments Six Months After CARES Act Passed
Brookings report shows more than 5% of eligible recipients didn’t get stimulus check by Sept. 30
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Analysis: How Much Will the $1,400 Stimulus Check Help Financially Vulnerable Americans?
Using household survey data, Morning Consult economist John Leer finds that targeted $1,400 stimulus checks issued on March 1 would limit financial hardship for over 20 million adults through July
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Over 2 in 5 Voters Believe $75,000 Is the Right Income Cutoff for Stimulus Payments
Just over a quarter said the threshold should be lowered