Stimulus


Markets

ECB Boosts Emergency Bond-Buying Program by 37% to €1.85T Amid Pandemic Resurgence

The ECB says the additional monetary policy actions were needed because of a resurgence in coronavirus cases.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

Markets

The World Is Never Getting Off Government Stimulus

The Breakdown weekly recap looks at bitcoin buying by Iran, JPM Coin and the latest round of lockdowns coming to Europe.

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Policy

Pelosi, Kudlow Signal Market-Moving US Stimulus May Wait Till After Election: Report

With a strong correlation between stocks and the bitcoin price in recent months, analysts say a stimulus package could boost BTC as well.

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Policy

US House Speaker 'Optimistic' About Reaching a Stimulus Pact: Reports

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she is “optimistic” after the Trump administration made concessions on coronavirus testing and tracing ahead of a Tuesday evening deadline.

U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

Policy

Pelosi, Mnuchin Edge Closer to a Stimulus Deal; Agreement Won't Guarantee Passage

"The Speaker continues to hope that, by the end of the day Tuesday, we will have clarity on whether we will be able to pass a bill before the election," her spokeswoman tweeted.

Treasury Secretary
Steven T. Mnuchin

Policy

Pelosi Says It's Tuesday or Bust if White House Wants a Pre-Election Stimulus Package: Report

The House Speaker said if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday evening, a package won't be likely before Nov. 3.

U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

Markets

Trump Says He Would Increase Stimulus Offer to Reach Deal With House Democrats: Report

There's still a chance a stimulus package can be passed before the presidential election, but those chances are fading, said the U.S. president.

U.S. President Donald Trump

Markets

Pelosi Says Stimulus Talks at Impasse; Trump Blames Pelosi: Report

The U.S. House Speaker says President Trump's recently boosted proposal still doesn't go far enough.

The US. Capitol

Markets

Trump Administration Readying $1.8T Stimulus Proposal: Report

Bitcoin is up 54% this year on speculation that trillion-dollar stimulus efforts by governments and central banks will lead to inflation.

White House, Washington, D.C.

Markets

US Lawmakers Advocate for Blockchain Use in COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Lawmakers are urging President Trump to consider blockchain solutions in the fight against COVID-19.

Rep. Tom Emmer

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