The December Numbers Were Awful, but the Economy Has a Clear Path to Health

December Numbers

January 8, 2021

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Among the reasons for optimism: the prospect of widespread vaccination, and a Congress more open to stimulus spending.

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178,205,691

Total confirmed cases

Updated on June 18, 2021 5:59 am

Italy

4,249,755

Total confirmed cases

Updated on June 18, 2021 5:59 am

Spain

3,753,228

Total confirmed cases

Updated on June 18, 2021 5:59 am

Iran

3,070,426

Total confirmed cases

Updated on June 18, 2021 5:59 am

Germany

3,727,624

Total confirmed cases

Updated on June 18, 2021 5:59 am

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