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American consumer confidence, as measured by the Refinitiv/Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index, is at 49.6 for the month of July 2020, which is f lat from last month. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Primary Consumer Sentiment Index Reveals Americans Are Beginning To Curb Their Worries No movement in the overall Primary Consumer […]

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So far, there is no official information on the second stimulus checks that are expected to come sometime later this month (if they come at all). Speculation, however, is that the next  stimulus checks would target low-income families, or those earning $40,000 or less. If this turns out to be true, then many Americans won’t […]

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Wednesday’s efforts to break above the mid-June highs got thoroughly tested yesterday, and the stock bulls barely managed to stage a comeback. Is that a warning shot fired by the bears, or a show of strength by the bulls? I think I have an answer for that – and it might surprise you. It’s that […]

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The big news has been the status of a second round of Coronavirus stimulus checks. It’s sounding more and more like lawmakers will send more direct payments, but it’s likely that a lot fewer Americans will be eligible to receive the money. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The good news is that […]

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Those looking for another update on Coronavirus stimulus check 2 will be happy to hear that economists are on their side. In fact, one group of more than 150 economists are calling for more than just one more check. They want to see a bill with “automatic triggers” for additional Coronavirus stimulus checks. Q2 2020 […]

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Americans want to know if there will be a second stimulus check. President Donald Trump says there will be, but that’s no guarantee. The phase four stimulus package must first pass both houses of Congress before it lands on his desk for a signature. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more White House supports […]

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The second coronavirus stimulus is largely expected to come sometime later this month. The main talking points so far are stimulus checks and unemployment benefits. Though not much talked about, there is one more segment that lawmakers could focus on with the next coronavirus stimulus, and that is student loans. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, […]

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CNBC Transcript: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Speaks with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” today on extending PPP loans and enhanced employment programs. WHEN: Today, Thursday, July 9, 2020 WHERE: CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more   Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says traditional economic models don’t work in pandemic […]

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