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UK Chancellor Hammond Warns Again About No-Deal Brexit
March 13, 2019

In a new warning about the U.K. leaving the European Union without a deal, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond said people will be worse off if that happens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bad Sign For Retail? US Inventories Jumped In December
March 11, 2019

Inventories at companies in the U.S jumped in the last month of 2018 as sales plummeted the most in three years. 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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Jobs Data: Employers, Workers Are Hard To Find
March 08, 2019

The data coming out would seem to indicate the labor market is as tight as might be possible. The headline numbers that came out Friday from the Labor Department do show that the pace of hiring slowed markedly in February. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Democrats Propose Tax On Stocks, Bond, Derivative Deals
March 04, 2019

In a move that could negatively impact high-frequency traders, Democrats are bringing forward a plan to tax stock, derivative and bond deals. U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) is spearheading the “Wall Street Tax Act of 2019” bill, with U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) as its...

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US, China Near Completion Of Trade Deal
March 03, 2019

With both countries potentially lifting tariffs, the U.S. and China are reportedly nearing a trade deal. A formal agreement could come around the end of March, although hurdles do remain in such a potential arrangement, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Personal Income, Consumer Spending Signal Weak Q1 Growth
March 03, 2019

Amid the biggest drop in consumer spending since 2009, personal incomes in the U.S. declined for the first time in over three years. The moves began the early part of the first quarter by placing the economy on a path of weak growth, Reuters reported....

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US Economic Growth In 4Q Not As Bad As Expected
February 28, 2019

With the tax cut in the rear window, the growth in the U.S. economy slowed to an annual rate of 2.6 percent during the last three months of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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May Delays Brexit Vote As Late As March 12
February 25, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May has delayed a vote in Parliament on her Brexit deal. 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 to our daily newsletter,...

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For The Fed, It’s Hurry Up And Wait On Rates
February 21, 2019

Conventional wisdom coming into this past week held that the Federal Reserve would raise rates at least twice this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....