Trump says Americans will get second stimulus check and the next package will be ‘very generous’

President Donald Trump has said Americans could get a second stimulus check amid the coronavirus pandemic and that the soon-to-announced package will be ‘very generous’. Taxpayers were given a one-time sum of $1,200 as part of the $2trillion stimulus earlier this year, but for many who have been made unemployed or had salary cuts, it … Read more

Experts warn urgent stimulus from Government needed to ward off collapse in UK’s housing market

Experts warn urgent stimulus from Government needed to ward off collapse in UK’s housing market By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 00:01 BST, 20 April 2020 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 20 April 2020 Urgent stimulus from the Government is needed to ward off a collapse in the UK’s housing market, experts have warned.  … Read more

Senate passes $2 TRILLION coronavirus stimulus bill

The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2 trillion economic rescue package to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, clearing the way for the House to vote on the measure followed by President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill passed the Senate unanimously by a vote of 96-0 late on Wednesday night after days of contentious debate and negotiations. … Read more

Senate passes $2 TRILLION coronavirus stimulus bill

The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2 trillion economic rescue package to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, clearing the way for the House to vote on the measure followed by President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill passed the Senate unanimously by a vote of 96-0 late on Wednesday night after days of contentious debate and negotiations. … Read more

Dems BLOCK stimulus as Trump wants lawmakers to vote remotely after Rand Paul contracts coronavirus

The third phase of coronavirus stimulus package was unable to pass through the Senate Sunday as Democrats blocked the GOP measure meant to target economic fallout from the deadly outbreak. Senators continued negotiations over the $1.8 trillion bill all weekend, and continued even after the procedure vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to move … Read more

MARKETS LIVE: FTSE rallies after more stimulus measures revealed;

MARKETS LIVE: FTSE rallies after more stimulus measures revealed around the world; Airlines slash capacity; M&S warns of severe hit; Sports Direct owner warns on profits By This Is Money Published: 08:17 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 08:22 GMT, 20 March 2020 Shares are enjoying some much-needed gains today as investors took solace in … Read more

FTSE opens with 1.6 per cent rise after European Central Bank announce stimulus package

The FTSE fell again this morning despite early morning rises as the markets continue to be rocked by the coronavirus pandemic.  It comes the day after the pound slumped to a 35-year low against the US dollar as the Chancellor’s £350billion coronavirus bailout failed to calm the markets.   Europe’s stock markets initially rebounded today, as … Read more