Economy

Economy
Online Firms See Silver Lining In COVID-19 Cloud
March 09, 2020

The carnage on Wall Street, the crash in oil prices, the march of the coronavirus around the globe leads to a question about commerce, about payments and about the consumer underpinning it all: Who survives? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Will The Coronavirus Unleash Corporate Debt Contagion?
March 09, 2020

As the coronavirus roils markets, as indexes swing down — and up — by several percentage points daily, and as interest rates get ever smaller, we’re in uncharted territory. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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How Hospitals Use AI To Triage The Triage
March 09, 2020

Unless one is having a medical emergency, going to an ER, in general, is often not the best way for a patient to receive care for more minor ailments. It is expensive, especially for the uninsured, but increasingly for the insured with a high deductible...

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Ride-hailing, Delivery Cos. Eye Coronavirus Worker Pay Fund
March 08, 2020

Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, Postmates and Lyft are considering establishing a fund to pay workers who are either sickened or quarantined by COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, according to The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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China Exports Tank 17 Pct
March 08, 2020

Chinese exports have fallen by 17.2 percent in the first few months of this year due to the heavy toll of the coronavirus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Commerce Takes Hit From Coronavirus With Travel, Supply Chain Impacts
March 08, 2020

Businesses and industries throughout the world are bracing for the economic impacts of the coronavirus as it disrupts supply chains, events and travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Austin Mayor Announces Cancellation Of SXSW Due To Coronavirus
March 07, 2020

The annual music and culture festival SXSW in Austin, Texas has been canceled due to fears over the spreading of the coronavirus, according to a report by Dallas News. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Report: 5G Will Add $2.2T To Global Economy
March 06, 2020

The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) released a report that said 5G telecommunications technology will contribute $2.2 trillion to the worldwide economy between the years 2024 and 2034, according to a report by TechRepublic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Coronavirus: eBay Prohibits New Listings For Hand Sanitizer, Face Masks; Analysts Lower Facebook Revenue Estimates
March 06, 2020

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on technology manufacturing, eCommerce marketplaces 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 to all PYMNTS...