Economy

Economy
US Jobless Claims Dip to Lowest Level in 53 Years
March 24, 2022

In a sign that the economy is gaining momentum, applications for unemployment insurance fell last week to the lowest since 1969, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported Thursday (March 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Workers Facing ‘Lunchflation’ As They Return to Their Offices
March 23, 2022

Square on Wednesday (March 23) released data that shows workers who are returning to their offices after two years at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be faced with what’s being called “lunch-flation,” as their midday meals will cost more than when they last...

Economy
Visa CEO Predicts Long Ukraine War at Bloomberg Summit
March 22, 2022

Numerous issues are being hashed out at the Bloomberg Equality Summit to look into how the economy is developing, including the potential that the war in Ukraine may last for quite some time, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (March 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Fauci: US COVID Infections Could Go Up
March 20, 2022

There could be a rise in COVID-19 cases in the U.S., though according to Dr. Anthony Fauci it’s not likely to prompt a renewal of broad restrictions, Bloomberg wrote Sunday (March 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Three Pandemic Nesting Trends Likely to Continue in 2022
March 20, 2022

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Will Consumers’ Response to Inflation Be as Accurate as Their Outlook on COVID?
March 19, 2022

Back in March of 2020, it was all about “the new normal,” and then trying to get to “the next normal.”   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Main Street Businesses Optimistic About 2022 … for Now
March 18, 2022

When we surveyed businesses two years ago about their financial health, a considerable number of them said they didn’t expect to survive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Savings Won’t Be Enough to Prop up Retail Spend in Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
March 17, 2022

The urge to splurge is receding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

Markets
China’s Stock Snapback Comes as Big Tech Regulatory Fears Recede, for Now
March 17, 2022

In the stock market — pick your market, any market — a few days of heady gains do not necessarily a trend make. After all, nothing travels in a straight line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...