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Economy
Trump’s Tariffs Starting To Take A Toll On China’s Economy
July 31, 2018

Trump’s tariffs on billions of dollars-worth of imported Chinese goods are starting to take its toll on the Chinese economy and could usher in a bigger stimulus for the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Consumer Spending Increases In June Driven By Restaurants, Accommodations
July 31, 2018

Driven by spending at restaurants and on accommodations, U.S. consumer spending increased in June, setting the stage for a strong economy heading into the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Magic Beans (No, Not Really) Help Quicken US Economic Growth In 2Q
July 27, 2018

Economic growth? It all amounts to a hill of beans. 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...

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Why U.S. Corporations Remain Optimistic Amid So Much Uncertainty
July 26, 2018

Trade disputes and other features of rising global uncertainty aren’t enough to deter U.S. corporations from remaining optimistic, according to the New York Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Economists Upbeat On Jobs, Wages — But Not Because Of Tax Reform
July 17, 2018

A new survey from the National Association for Business Economists suggests economists are optimistic about U.S. wages and employment, though not yet because of tax reform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Market Watchers Say US Recession Is Coming
July 16, 2018

Market watchers have sent out a warning that the U.S. economy might be heading toward a recession. 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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Job Growth Beats Expectations In June, But Pressure Ahead?
July 06, 2018

The United States economy added more jobs than had been expected in June, with manufacturing gains notable in terms of verticals. Reuters reported Friday that gains in the employment rosters also show traction in inflation, which means that rate increases are still on the horizon....

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Payrolls At Private Companies Increased Less Than Expected In June
July 05, 2018

The payrolls at U.S.-based private companies increased less than expected in June at the same time that the number of people in the U.S. who filed for unemployment last week increased unexpectedly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Wage And Job Growth Are Slow For Small Businesses
July 05, 2018

Sluggish wage and job growth hit U.S. small businesses (SMBs) in June, leading to a decline in an index measuring economic health in those areas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...