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Economy
CDC Adds Malta, Moldova, Sweden to Highest-Risk COVID Destinations
December 29, 2021

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have added Malta, Moldova and Sweden to the highest-risk destinations for travel due to COVID-19, CNN reported Wednesday (Dec. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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British Companies Targeting US Retail Investors
December 29, 2021

Nearly 30 firms that are either headquartered in the U.K. or have stock market listings in the region have registered for two major “over-the-counter” markets operated by OTC Markets Group, which allows U.S. investors to buy their shares, according to a Financial Times report Tuesday...

Economy
December Report: 40% of Consumers Pessimistic About Economy
December 28, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its spread across the U.S. and around the world, people are becoming increasingly troubled about the state of the economy, with 40% telling PYMNTS they’re pessimistic about economic conditions, the highest level we’ve seen since we started this series.  Get...

Economy
How’s Recovery? It Depends on Where You Live
December 28, 2021

What does the rate of post-pandemic growth look like? It might depend on who you ask. More to the point, it might depend on where that person lives.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Fauci: US Should ‘Seriously’ Weigh Vaccine Edict for National Air Travel
December 28, 2021

U.S. officials should weigh making vaccinations for COVID-19 a requirement for travelers taking domestic flights, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to President Biden and the country’s leading public health and infectious disease expert. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Economy
Antitrust Won’t Help to Fight Inflation, Says Former Treasury Sec Larry Summers
December 28, 2021

Larry Summers, former Secretary of the Treasury, in a series of tweets criticized the Biden administration for allegedly trying to use antitrust policy to fight inflation. 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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COVID Resurgences, Weather Cause Travel Delays Over Holiday Weekend
December 27, 2021

With surging COVID-19 cases in the U.S., airlines are feeling the burn, with hundreds of flight cancellations and a recommendation from infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci to implement a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Breaks Box Office Records, Spins Webs Around COVID Event Fears
December 27, 2021

The spidey senses of moviegoers tingled throughout the holidays, pushing “Spider-Man: No Way Home” to break box office records despite fears that COVID variants could find theaters empty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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At-Home COVID Test Kits Become Retail’s Biggest Holiday Inventory Challenge
December 27, 2021

As supplies of at-home COVID-19 tests are either limited or completely gone across CVS and Walgreens locations across the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, said the supply of at-home COVID-19 tests available for Americans will “improve greatly” in...