Millions of Americans have started receiving stimulus checks as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan meant to help the U.S. economy continue its recovery from a recession induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the legislation was only signed into law by President Biden two weeks ago, economist Hugh Johnson says the measure is already impacting the nations financial picture.
WAMC’s Jim Levulis spoke with Johnson chairman and chief investment officer of Hugh Johnson Advisors in Albany this week about the relief plan and other recent financial headlines.
Johnson: Youre starting to see it. And I would include in the American Rescue Plan, not just the $1.9 trillion, which was signed into law by the president on March 11. B…
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