A Few Simple Snarky Rules to Make Life Better
A Quick Bible Study Vol. 306: ‘Fear Not' Old Testament – Part 2
The War on Warring
No Sanctuary in the Sanctuary
Chromosomes Matter — and Women’s Sports Prove It
The Economy Will Decide Congress — If Republicans Actually Talk About It
The Real United States of America
These Athletes Are Getting Paid to Shame Their Own Country at the Olympics
WaPo CEO Resigns Days After Laying Off 300 Employees
Georgia's Jon Ossoff Says Trump Administration Imitates Rhetoric of 'History's Worst Regim...
U.S. Thwarts $4 Million Weapons Plot Aimed at Toppling South Sudan Government
Minnesota Mom, Daughter, and Relative Allegedly Stole $325k from SNAP
Michigan AG: Detroit Man Stole 12 Identities to Collect Over $400,000 in Public...
Does Maxine Waters Really Think Trump Will Be Bothered by Her Latest Tantrum?
Fifth Circuit Rules That Some Illegal Aliens Can Be Detained Without Bond Until...
OPINION

What The GOP Stimulus Does For Families

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com.
AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Looking for the GOP stimulus plan today, as report suggest there will be special attention to families and children.

  • $1.200 direct payment
  • Moratorium on evictions
  • $100 billion on schools
Advertisement

The sticky point is Mnuchin’s plan to limit unemployment benefits to 70% of paychecks.  I’m not sure if they are basing this on median or average incomes. 

If it’s the latter, then the change from current benefits with $600 from the federal government is limited for states with lower max unemployment benefits.

Mnuchin Plan

Max State UI

Average Income

70% Plan

Weekly Loss

Alabama

$275

$51,347

$691

-$184

Arizona

$240

$57,422

$773

-$67

Florida

$275

$52,728

$710

-$165

Geogia

$365

$58,280

$785

-$180

Louisana

$247

$53,095

$715

-$132

Michgan

$235

$58,132

$783

-$52

Tennessee

$275

$59,121

$796

-$79

North Carolina

$350

$56,343

$758

-$192

Kentucky

$552

$50,701

$683

-$469

 

Mnuchin Plan

Max State UI

Median Income

70% Plan

Weekly Loss

Alabama

$275

$33,740

$454

-$421

Arizona

$240

$37,020

$498

-$342

Florida

$275

$34,560

$465

-$410

Geogia

$365

$35,950

$484

-$481

Louisana

$247

$33,390

$449

-$398

Michgan

$235

$37,620

$506

-$329

Tennessee

$275

$34,890

$470

-$405

North Carolina

$350

$35,750

$481

-$469

Kentucky

$552

$34,650

$466

-$686

Advertisement

 

Portfolio Approach

Today’s Session

There is so much happening this week. I suspect the market trades in a narrow range until midweek.

  • Biggest week for earnings
  • Federal Reserve FOMC
  • Stimulus news from Washington, D.C.
  • Big Tech CEO head to Washington, D.C.

This morning, durable goods came in at 7.3% in June against consensus of 5.4%.

June Durable Goods

To see the chart, click here.

Business Investment Soared

Equities have begun to drift ahead of the open.  Stocks are not down enough to lure aggressive buyers, but sellers are reluctant to unload here and would need to see more pressure.

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement