Economy

Economy
Trump Gathers Bank Leaders To Take Temperature On Coronavirus
March 10, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked top bankers to attend a meeting regarding the coronavirus outbreak, as leaders worldwide try to assess the damage to the economy wrought by the virus, according to the Financial Times (FT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The Global Rush To Create Connected Communities
March 10, 2020

Despite being less than halfway through, it seems clear at this point that the second week of March will make the list for wildest weeks in the market this year, or even possibly this decade. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Coronavirus: Official Says Delay May Be Best For Olympics; American, Delta Reduce Schedule
March 10, 2020

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on sporting events, air travel and restaurants. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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New AI Wearable Aims To Fight Coronavirus By Preventing Face-Touching
March 10, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, three Seattle entrepreneurs have created a wristband that vibrates when the person wearing it goes to touch their face, artificial intelligence (AI) startup Immutouch announced on Tuesday (March 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Groceries, Retailers Limit Purchase Of Coronavirus Supplies; Hotels Deal With Cancellations
March 10, 2020

Target and Kroger, along with other grocery chains, have been limiting the number of items, like disinfectants, that customers can buy in the wake of a shopping frenzy over coronavirus fears, according to a report by Bloomberg.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Markets
Can FinTechs Get Through A Turbulent Market?
March 10, 2020

There are bad days on the market — and in the wake of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, which has spent the last month gaining more and more global ground, there have been more than a few of those of late. Get the...

Economy
Fed Asks Banks To Work With Borrowers Impacted By Coronavirus
March 09, 2020

Banking regulators around the U.S. wrote a joint statement telling banks they wouldn’t be penalized for helping borrowers who are dealing with the financial consequences of the coronavirus, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Wall Street In Talks To Allow Remote Trading
March 09, 2020

Banks on Wall Street are talking to regulators about waiving rules regarding brokers working remotely while the coronavirus makes its way through New York, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Coronavirus: Amazon Adjusts Attendance Policy; Trip.com Chairman, CEO To Stop Taking Salaries
March 09, 2020

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on medical facilities, eCommerce retailers, technology and the economy as a whole. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...