Maybe there’ll be a drinking game tied to the state of Chinese firms in an uncertain regulatory environment. 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...
New jobless claims unexpectedly edged up to 373,000 for the week ending July 3, missing forecasts that anticipated another decline, according to the July 8 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The previous week’s level of 364,000 filings was revised upward by 7,000 to 371,000....
The ability for people to quickly and easily prove they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus has hit a bit of a snag in Europe, where a new digital COVID-19 certificate program is being blasted for being selective in which approved vaccines it considers worthy of...
Low-wage workers are disproportionately finding jobs and receiving pay increases as the economy recovers from COVID-19 restrictions that increasingly are being lifted, the Wall Street Journal reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Even before COVID-19 upended nearly every holiday tradition, total spending on Independence Day had been falling, as had the percentage of people celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Though the technical start of summer begins in late June, for many Americans the official start of the hot season kicks off with the Fourth of July. Fireworks, pool parties, backyard barbecues and all manner of outdoor fun are beginning to refill our barren calendars...
Almost 2.15 million travelers traversed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints on Thursday (July 1) in the lead-up to the holiday weekend, marking an increase from levels seen before the pandemic on July 1, 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
A few months ago, in the waning days of winter and at the outset of mass vaccination, economists and retail industry analysts were largely in agreement that a wave of pent-up post-pandemic demand was coming. Whether it was a “roaring ‘20s” rally or the dawn...
Shares in Chinese ridesharing firm Didi dropped more than 5 percent Friday morning (July 2) after regulators in China announced a cybersecurity review of the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
