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Regal Cinemas Owner Cineworld Considers Temporary Closure Of US, UK Theaters
October 04, 2020

On the heels of Hollywood’s decision to postpone the James Bond film “No Time To Die” premiere until next spring, the world’s second-largest movie theater chain and its U.S. division said they are considering temporarily closing all of their cinemas, according to Reuters. Get the...

Airbus Says Probable Future Of Airline Sector Grim
October 04, 2020

Despite a move by major airlines to drop fees to lure customers, the chief operating officer of Airbus said Saturday (Oct. 3) the outlook for the aviation industry is grim as COVID-19 infections rise and travel restrictions resume, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Survey: US Consumer Sentiment Continues To Improve
October 02, 2020

U.S. consumers feel better about the economy than they have in six months, according to the latest data released by the University of Michigan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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US Adds 661,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls To 7.9 Pct
October 02, 2020

The nation’s economy added 661,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate fell slightly to 7.9 percent, down from 8.4 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Friday (Oct. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs
October 02, 2020

The inability of lawmakers and the White House to pass a new stimulus relief package has fueled layoffs as companies say they can’t afford payroll, The New York Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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US Jobless Claims Fall To 837,000 But Remain At Historically High Levels
October 01, 2020

The number of Americans who applied for jobless benefits fell slightly last week as the nation’s employers continue to cut large numbers of workers amid COVID-19, according to data released Thursday (Oct. 1) by the U.S Department of Labor (DOL). Get the Full Story Complete...

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COVID Restrictions Leave Second-Hand Clothing Market Bursting At The Seams
September 30, 2020

Dwindling sales and mounting donations have spelled doom for the market for buying recycled clothing, Reuters reported. 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...

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Mnuchin, Pelosi Fall Short Of Agreeing On New Stimulus Deal
September 30, 2020

Despite talks over a two-day period to reach a compromise on a new stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to strike a deal, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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US GDP declined by 31.4 percent in Q2, Slightly Better Than Estimates
September 30, 2020

For the U.S. GDP, a slight improvement of some very bad numbers is an improvement, technically. 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...