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Fed Survey Says Pervasive Uncertainty Hampers Companies’ Hiring and Growth Prospects
April 23, 2025

Perhaps the best, or most positive, finding in the Federal Reserve’s latest qualitative survey of the economy and its prospects boils down to this: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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S&P Global: Tariffs Drive Manufactured Goods Price Increases to 29-Month High
April 23, 2025

Prices charged for goods and services rose at the sharpest rate seen in 13 months in April, with tariffs driving an especially steep increase in prices of manufactured goods, S&P Global said Wednesday (April 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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IMF Says Tariffs Could Drive Up Global Public Debt
April 23, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday (April 23) that the world’s governments should not let their support for those impacted by tariffs add to their already growing level of debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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IPO Activity Halts Amid Tariff-Driven Market Chaos
April 22, 2025

Companies have reportedly put their initial public offering (IPO) plans on hold amid the market chaos caused by the announcements of new U.S. tariffs that began April 2. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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IMF Cuts 2025 US Growth Forecast to 1.8% Amid Tariff Uncertainties
April 22, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduced its forecast for economic growth in the United States in 2025 amid tariffs and escalating trade tensions. 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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Bryzos CEO Says US Steel Market Squeezed by Trump’s ‘Anaconda Plan’ — Will Pain Bring...
April 22, 2025

Many United States businesses involved in global trade are experiencing a sea of change and a sea change. 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...

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Workers Open to Lower Wage Amid Perceived Decline in Labor Market
April 21, 2025

Workers are willing to accept a lower wage for a new job amid a decline in several metrics for the labor market. 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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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...

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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...