English translation: The test did not achieve its goals, but the data suggests other considerations that might justify hope.

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Prospects for the passage of fiscal stimulus before then appear slim, but could shift depending on economic data and election considerations.

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The crazy dueling data mean that absent consensus political considerations will play a bigger role.

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