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Payments CEOs Say Uncertainty May Be the New Normal. But Getting Back to Business Takes Center Stage
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Payments CEOs Say Uncertainty May Be the New Normal. But Getting Back to Business Takes...
April 21, 2025

It might seem like a good time to take a vacation. 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...

Chicago Fed: Tariff-Related Panic Buying Could Precede Economic Slump
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Chicago Fed: Tariff-Related Panic Buying Could Precede Economic Slump
April 20, 2025

“Panic buying” in the U.S. could create an “artificially high” level of economic activity. 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...

Tariff Could Bring ‘Notable Markdowns’ to Growth Forecasts Worldwide
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Tariff Could Bring ‘Notable Markdowns’ to Growth Forecasts Worldwide
April 20, 2025

A wave of new economic surveys and projections this week will illustrate the impact of America’s tariff campaign. 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...

Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
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Initial Claims for Unemployment Fall by 9,000 as Labor Market Remains Stable
April 17, 2025

The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in the U.S. fell by 9,000 during the week ended Saturday (April 12), signaling a stable labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Big Banks: Consumers Keep Spending Despite Tariff Worries
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Big Banks: Consumers Keep Spending Despite Tariff Worries
April 15, 2025

While Americans are worried about the economy, it hasn’t kept them from spending. 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....

Jamie Dimon Urges Immediate US Engagement With China Over Tariffs
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Jamie Dimon Urges Immediate US Engagement With China Over Tariffs
April 15, 2025

J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the President Donald Trump administration should quickly initiate negotiations with China and United States allies to end the uncertainty around tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Tariffs ‘Matter of Life and Death’ for Chinese Exporters to US
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Tariffs ‘Matter of Life and Death’ for Chinese Exporters to US
April 15, 2025

Chinese exporters are struggling in the face of steep new U.S. tariffs, Reuters reported Tuesday (April 15) based on interviews at the Canton Fair, China’s largest trade expo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

US Consumers Eye Higher Costs for Food and Rent Over the Near Term
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US Consumers Eye Higher Costs for Food and Rent Over the Near Term
April 14, 2025

United States consumers’ expectations for inflation over the next 12 months hit the highest level since we emerged from the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Trump’s Tariff Exemption for Tech Products Could Be Short-Lived
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Trump’s Tariff Exemption for Tech Products Could Be Short-Lived
April 13, 2025

President Donald Trump has exempted electronics from his “reciprocal” tariffs, 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...