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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....