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Economy
JPMorgan Predicts Next Financial Crisis In 2020
September 13, 2018

Citing an analysis by JPMorgan Chase, Bloomberg reported the Wall Street bank doesn’t think the next financial crisis will be as painful as past crises, but that it is coming. According to the analysis, stocks could decline around 20 percent with the next crisis, the U.S....

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Census Bureau Reports Middle Class Income Gain; Can Retail And Payments Keep Up?
September 12, 2018

The U.S. middle class is making income gains and earning more than ever, but much of the commerce designed to appeal to those consumers — arguably the most significant cultural and economic force in the United States since the defeat of Germany and Japan in...

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Job Growth Decelerates In August, Says ADP And Moody’s Analytics
September 06, 2018

Are the waves of job growth in the United States slowing to a trickle? 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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US Economy Grows In Q2; GDP Up 4.2 Percent
August 30, 2018

U.S. economic growth in the second quarter had its strongest performance in nearly four years, but there are signs that momentum is slowing down a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Economy Strong, Yet Americans Struggle To Cover Basic Expenses
August 28, 2018

The economy is strong, as evidenced by some headline numbers. 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...

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How The Amazon Effect Affects Inflation, eCommerce
August 27, 2018

When thinking about the “Amazon Effect,” one may think invariably about retail, and the impact the eCommerce giant has on the sector — changing the very nature of how everything from books to clothes are bought and brought to end customers. Get the Full Story...

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Footwear, Apparel Industries Could Be Disrupted By Tariffs
August 24, 2018

With U.S. tariffs on imports from China, an industry association leader has said that American shoppers will be faced with higher prices for purchases. American Apparel and Footwear Association President and CEO Rick Helfenbein said the group has concerns about the impacts of tariffs, CNBC...

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Why It’s Time To Stop Making FX The Corporate Earnings Scapegoat
August 24, 2018

Consider it the new normal. Consider it a rollercoaster ride. Consider it a reason to drink, down antacids or aspirin, or crawl under the covers and imagine white sandy beaches with easy ocean waves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The Concerning Creep In Consumer Debt
August 21, 2018

U.S. consumer debt has been on the rise for the last year and hit $13.29 trillion during the quarter ending in June, according to the New York Federal Reserve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...