Chief economist update: Good or bad news is good Wall Street newsBY BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020 11:27AMSo why is Wall Street jumping up and down and going round and round on news of progress or otherwise on stimulus talks? More to the point, why the need for more stimulus when the economy - as recent indications show - is on its way to a virtuous circle of confidence, spending and ultimately, stronger growth?
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