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stimulus

[stim-yuh-luhs] / ˈstɪm yə ləs /


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However, there will also be a boost to the economy from Germany’s planned fiscal stimulus, which promises to invest more than $1 trillion in defense and infrastructure projects.

From The Wall Street Journal

Interest-rate futures showed a nearly 80% chance that the Fed would cut rates twice by the end of the year, supporting stocks by offering hope for economic stimulus.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Fed’s bond-buying program is for reserve management, ensuring banks have adequate reserves for daily operations, not economic stimulus.

From The Wall Street Journal

The central bank’s finances are recovering after an unprecedented run of losses tied to its pandemic-era stimulus and subsequent inflation fight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Output and orders stabilized at the close of 2025, boosted by government stimulus, while energy-intensive sectors were benefiting from the lowest oil and gas prices in years.

From The Wall Street Journal