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Global stocks slide despite a historic $900 billion US stimulus package deal as threat of new virus strain in the UK casts gloom

Meanwhile, the new sly struck US federal aid includes checks of up to $600 for every individual and $300 in unemployment aid per week, both of which are half the $1,200 amount that Congress and President Donald Trump approved in March.

Votes on the new package are expected to take place Monday, only hours before the deadline for funding is due to expire at midnight — which could have led to a government shutdown. "The package is more anti-depressant than stimulus, although sending adult Americans $600 might lead to more spending," said Paul Donovan, chief economist at UBS Global Wealth Management. Additional benefits of $300 per week in the first quarter may reduce fear of unemployment, lowering precautionary savings, he said.

Despite congressional leaders clinching a deal after months of negotiations, the emergence of a contagious COVID-19 strain in the UK spooked markets as the country

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🔴 Republicans / GOP CONTROL the Senate 🔴 Trump in the White House 🇺🇸 COVID19 in U.S. 🔥 Republicans APPROVE $600 StimulusChecks 🗓️ December 21, 2020 ⏲️ 12:54 AM 🇺🇸 U.S. DEATHS = 324,869 🔥🔥 🇺🇸 U.S. INFECTIONS = 18,267,579 🔥🔥 🖥️ | CDCgov

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