Economy

Economy
Georgia’s Push To Reopen Falls Flat As Consumers Stay Home
May 03, 2020

The road to recovery after the coronavirus pandemic is widely expected to be a winding one as businesses, consumers and officials work to figure how to restart an economy intentionally shut down roughly two months ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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May Holiday Draws Out 50 Million Chinese Tourists
May 03, 2020

China is experiencing a return to normal as travelers head to tourist locations after the country reopened following the global coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Meet 2020’s Newest Influencers
May 02, 2020

Influencers have had a rough couple of weeks, as consumers’ tastes have rapidly drifted away from the high-gloss, incredibly curated and aspirational Insta-lifestyle that only a month or two ago was a staple of online life in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Disney Reopening Will Hold Challenges
May 01, 2020

As some states consider lifting their shutdown orders, investors and Mickey Mouse fans are watching what Disney will do. 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: Ryanair Refunds Could Require As Long As Six Months; Tampa Bay Rays Will...
May 01, 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. Here’s a roundup of some coronavirus-related refunds airlines and professional sports teams are offering. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Fewer Renters Pay On Time Amid The Coronavirus
May 01, 2020

Amid decreasing consumer confidence and increasing job losses, the economic impacts of the coronavirus continue to build. While 91.5 percent of renters in buildings that are professionally managed made payments in full or in part as of April 26, 95.6 percent made payments during the...

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Bank Of America CEO: Stimulus Package Is Coming Together
May 01, 2020

The CEO of Bank of America said the impact of the $2.2 trillion in federal relief is beginning to reap benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Would-Be PPP SMBs Skip The Funding Over Audit Fears
May 01, 2020

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Top Trump Advisor Larry Kudlow: Q2 Will Be Even Worse
May 01, 2020

National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said he expects the impact of the coronavirus pandemic will bring even more economic pain through June. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...