Economy

Economy
US Consumer Confidence Dips But Consumer Spending Rises
May 31, 2017

The inconsistent start to 2017 from an economic perspective may be starting to even out some as the most recent consumer spending report indicated that consumer spending increased by the most it has all year in April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Economy
GDP Growth Slows Markedly — And Possibly Temporarily — In 1Q
April 28, 2017

Slow going, at least for now. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

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Debate Lingers On UK Financial Jobs In Brexit’s Wake
April 27, 2017

In the debate over Brexit, the only certain thing is … more debate. 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, PYMNTS Today....

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Hard Line Begins On Brexit Over Contracts And Workers’ Rights?
April 21, 2017

In an opening salvo over what might take shape in a post-Brexit landscape, The Financial Times reported that the European Union has begun shutting Britain out of contacts while at the same time trying to lure U.K. business to switch their operations, geographically, to the Continent....

Markets
Yahoo Bids Adieu With Earnings Beat
April 21, 2017

In the end, Yahoo managed to beat the Street just before becoming property. 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, PYMNTS Today....

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Card Spend Pushes Amex Top/Bottom Lines Above Consensus
April 20, 2017

With Costco increasingly in the rearview mirror, American Express hurdled Street estimates, as members spent more both here and abroad.   

Economy
Fintech TransferWise To Move Headquarters Out Of UK Due To Brexit
April 19, 2017

TransferWise, an international payments startup valued at over $1 billion, is relocating its European headquarters from the U.K. by March 2019. 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...

Economy
Brexit Tracker: VC Funding Remains Steady, SMEs Still Confident, FCA Risk Watchlist
April 18, 2017

Though Brexit has brought about a lingering air of uncertainty, there are some parts of the economy that are doing their best to remain steady. In this week’s Brexit Tracker, the U.K. startup scene is holding its own, small businesses are poised for global growth...

Economy
Here’s How Your Tax Day Stacks Up
April 18, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Tax season, that is. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...