Economy

Economy
College Students Seek Lower Fall Tuition As Schools Plan To Stick With Digital Classes
July 16, 2020

Some college students are demanding lower tuition for the coming academic year because many schools are moving toward partial or complete online instruction instead of in-person classes due to the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Economy
June Retail Sales Rise 7.5 Pct From May
July 16, 2020

Back in April, the news on the retail front was gloomy, to say the least, with sales plunging by a record 16.4 percent. But that was back when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, triggering an epic economic collapse. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Weekly US Jobless Claims Again Exceed 1M
July 16, 2020

For the 17th consecutive week, the number of Americans who filed for unemployment benefits exceeded 1 million. 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...

Economy
Restaurant Association Seeks Federal Help To Stabilize Industry
July 15, 2020

The National Restaurant Association has issued a Blueprint for Restaurant Revival to help stabilize and stimulate the industry, including funding for restaurants and at-risk communities in need of help, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Coronavirus Refunds: University Of Michigan Provides Reimbursement, Credit And Donation Options To Season Ticket Holders
July 15, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers are seeking refunds on things they have already paid for but may not be able to use. Credits, reimbursements and donation options are now being offered to those who have made payments...

Markets
SoFi User Base Triples Since January
July 15, 2020

SoFi’s daily trading volumes have surged as of the beginning of this year, while its user base has dramatically risen, SoFi CEO Anthony Noto said in a televised interview. The report comes as a number of big banks have also reported trading volumes are up...

Economy
Stimulus Package May Be Unveiled Next Week
July 15, 2020

More relief could be on the way for Americans hurting from the economic impacts of COVID-19. 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...

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Fed’s Harker Warns Of Economic Fallout Of Increased COVID Cases
July 15, 2020

Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker says the mass spikes in coronavirus cases across the U.S. will likely dampen the economy as well, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Big Fresno Fair Concert Ticket Holders To Get Reimbursements
July 14, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers are seeking reimbursements on things they have already paid for but may not be able to use. Refunds are now being offered to those who have purchased concert tickets. Get the Full...