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PBOC Pumps $173B Into Chinese Economy To Combat Virus Impact
February 03, 2020

The Chinese government braced for additional economic turmoil, took steps to bolster its lagging economy and activated new safety measures as the coronavirus epidemic spread globally, causing the first illness-related death outside of China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Uber Bans 240 Mexican Passengers As Coronavirus Precaution
February 03, 2020

Approximately 240 Uber users in Mexico can’t use the service now, their accounts suspended by the parent company after concerns over the coronavirus contamination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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India’s Gaana Streaming Service Far Surpasses Apple, Spotify
February 02, 2020

India has access to the well-known music streaming sites Spotify and Apple Music, but it’s the country’s homegrown Gaana that is getting the majority of listeners, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Sunday (Feb. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Levi’s, Mondelēz Face China Shutdowns In Coronavirus Crisis
January 31, 2020

The coronavirus is forcing global businesses of all categories to scale back, close locations or even shut down for a while, according to The Wall Street Journal. So far, the disease has killed more than 130 people, and more than 6,000 are infected.  Get the...

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Gauging The Coronavirus Effect On Supply Chains — And The Last Mile
January 30, 2020

Production supply chains are likely to feel the impact of the coronavirus as it spreads in China and spreads across borders. 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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Consumer Morale Up In Major European Economies
January 30, 2020

Data indicate that the three biggest economies in the eurozone, France, Germany, and Italy, all report higher-than-expected consumer morale as shoppers continue to open their wallets and spend to support expanding a strong overall economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Data Shows Divide In Euro Zone Lending
January 30, 2020

The European Central Bank (ECB) data showed on Wednesday (Jan. 29) that lending to euro zone companies fell to a two-year low at the end of last year as bank loans to households grew, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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EU Wants To Create Single Market Of Data To Offset Big U.S. Tech Companies
January 30, 2020

The European Union (EU) wants to create a single market of data that will challenge the dominance of private companies like Amazon and Google, according to Reuters Wednesday (Jan. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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France Tax Authorities Demand Data From Airbnb
January 29, 2020

Airbnb is facing a deadline to send data to French tax authorities over a law that compels marketplaces to provide revenue and other company information to the country, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...