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Spike In Virus Outbreaks Threatens Global Reopening Plans
May 11, 2020

Plans across the world to reopen economies and re-enter public life are being thwarted by new flare-ups of the coronavirus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Blackrock, Pimco Tapped By Fed To Help Invest Relief Funds
May 10, 2020

The Federal Reserve is turning to money managers BlackRock and Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco) to help it handle bond investments and the purchase of companies’ short-term borrowings, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mnuchin: Not Reopening Risks Irreversible Economic Damage
May 10, 2020

The U.S. still hasn’t seen its highest level of unemployment due to the global coronavirus pandemic, but the economy will turn around, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Fox News Sunday on May 10. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Coronavirus Refunds: French Open Fans To Get Reimbursed
May 08, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Organizers are offering refunds to fans who have purchased tickets for large events — such as a well-known tennis contest —...

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For SMBs, What Comes Next After The (Terrible) Unemployment Report?
May 08, 2020

The number we’ll remember — 14.7 percent, the headline number for April U.S. unemployment — is the one we hope is a peak. But there are indications that a peak has yet to be reached, especially for the small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that power the...

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Optimism Remains Despite Record Jobless Numbers
May 08, 2020

Despite Friday’s (May 8) grim unemployment report, which revealed that the number of Americans who have lost their jobs has quadrupled since February, there is still optimism among the nation’s workforce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Jobless Rate Hits 14.7 Pct; 20.5M Nonfarm Jobs Lost
May 08, 2020

The latest jobless report illustrates the devastation caused by COVID-19, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the worst unemployment numbers in the nation’s history. 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: Utah Jazz To Provide Season Ticket Fans With Reimbursements
May 07, 2020

The Utah Jazz is providing reimbursement and credit choices to season ticket holders for the 10 home games left to be played for the 2019-20 regular season, Deseret reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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With Wynn’s $402M In Net Losses, Is Online Gambling The Future Of Gaming?
May 07, 2020

With results that show how COVID-19 closures are impacting the gaming industry, Wynn Resorts Ltd. reported a net loss of $402 million for the first quarter of 2020. While the results mark a drop into the red from income of almost $105 million a year...