The Ultimate Guide To Biden’s First 100 Days From Forbes Newsletters

The Ultimate Guide To Biden’s First 100 Days From Forbes Newsletters

The challenges for the early days of the Biden presidency and the 117th Congress will be vast.



KLAWE RZECZY FOR FORBES

Economic issues have defined the first 100 days of six U.S. presidents, including President Donald Trump, whose first 100 days saw strong gains for the stock market, but average performance for jobs and GDP growth. But the economic challenges of 2021 are vast. President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1 trillion stimulus plan last week and promises to deliver 100 million Covid-19 vaccinations in his first 100 days. Meanwhile, although minority-owned community banks got the first crack at the new round of Paycheck Protection Program loans, financial relief for people with disabilities is at risk of being sidelined.

Along with challenges come opportunities, both long-term and short-term. Notably, not even a global pandemic could stave off 140% gains for the tech-heavy Nasdaq



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. Global economic recovery depends on how quickly and successfully people can receive the vaccine. Below we share our Forbes expert take on the economy in the early days of the Biden presidency and the 117th Congress, which boasts a record-setting number of women, people of color, and members who identify as LGBTQ.

In the earliest days of Biden's administration, he's most