The United States economy added more jobs than had been expected in June, with manufacturing gains notable in terms of verticals. Reuters reported Friday that gains in the employment rosters also show traction in inflation, which means that rate increases are still on the horizon....
The payrolls at U.S.-based private companies increased less than expected in June at the same time that the number of people in the U.S. who filed for unemployment last week increased unexpectedly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Sluggish wage and job growth hit U.S. small businesses (SMBs) in June, leading to a decline in an index measuring economic health in those areas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
President Donald Trump’s tax reform — signed into law late last year — was a boon for the stock market, but his tough trade stance is pressuring stocks so far in 2018. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
The trade war that is playing out on a global scale now is hitting business outlooks — and the worldview of central banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
The huge growth in online shopping is not only keeping inflation at bay, but it is throwing off how inflation is measured. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Equities were up. Bonds were down. Investors, by and large, acted the way one might expect amid a jobs report that came in above expectations. The global geopolitical climate remained mixed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
A new survey shows that finance executives are optimistic about the economy, and as a result expect to spend more on travel & entertainment (T&E). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
When it comes to the U.S. economy, households are feeling a little less confident than has been seen previously. The University of Michigan’s readings posted on Friday (May 25) showed a dip from a 14-year peak touched this year. Get the Full Story Complete the...
