stimulus

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Many countries are net importers and struggling to mitigate the impact of higher prices and shortages of critical inputs with subsidies and stimulus that is straining, in some instances, shaky finances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

In its central scenario, in which limited fiscal stimulus supports consumption and the 10-year JGB yield steadies around 2.5% by end-2026, Moody’s now expects annual GDP growth at 0.5%, down from 0.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

That would be the fastest rate of growth since the fourth quarter of 2021, when COVID-era stimulus was still coursing through the economy, according to FactSet’s John Butters.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

"Even using soup cans or books as a form of resistance provides stimulus to skeletal muscles and could be used by individuals for whom other options are not feasible."

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

The music acts as a stimulus to which the body responds, after which sensation returns to the brain to form emotions, which deepens the significance of the experience.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin