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Consumer Price Index Reports First Rise In Three Months
July 14, 2020

After three months of decline, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) rose 0.6 percent in June for all items, buoyed by rises in the food and energy categories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fed’s Brainard: Economic Recovery So Far Could Be Temporary
July 14, 2020

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said the road to recovery for the U.S. economy won’t be an easy one, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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More SMBs Throw In The Towel After Lockdown Restrictions
July 14, 2020

The resurgence of the COVID-19 has delivered a crippling blow to many small businesses, The New York Times 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...

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The Four COVID Personas, Part 4: ‘Office Shifters’
July 14, 2020

Over months of research in which we surveyed more than 18,000 U.S. consumers, PYMNTS has identified four distinctly new shopper personas emerging from the pandemic fog. All four of the post-COVID personas are fascinating in their own ways, but the “office shifter” is unique. Get...

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California Goes Back Under Lockdown
July 13, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpassed 3.3 million on Monday (July 13) as the nation’s death toll exceeded 135,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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US Deficit Now At $3T With Stimulus Spending
July 13, 2020

The annual U.S. budget deficit rose above $3 trillion for the year ending in June amid plummeting tax revenues due to mass unemployment and shuttered businesses during lockdown periods, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Aerosmith Ticket Holders Offered Carry Over, Reimbursement Options
July 13, 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 or refunds are now being offered to those who have purchased concert tickets. Get...

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Economists Say 68 Pct Of Unemployed Workers Collected More Than Their Regular Wages
July 12, 2020

In three weeks, the $600 federal jobless benefit that has been added to the state’s unemployment checks will end. 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...

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Coronavirus Refunds: 49ers Provide Reimbursement, Credit Options For Season Ticket Holders
July 10, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, consumers might want refunds on things they have already paid for but may not be able to use. Sports teams, for instance, are offering to provide reimbursements or credits for later use. Get the...