Economy

Economy
N26’s UK Customers Scramble After Bank’s Exit
February 18, 2020

Online bank N26‘s decision to exit the U.K. has customers feeling left behind, CNBC reported. The Berlin-based digital bank said it would not be able to operate in the country anymore in the wake of Brexit, as it will no longer have a license to...

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Gov’t: US Manufacturing Spend Dips As US Consumer Spending Rises
February 16, 2020

A warm January led to utilities dropping 4 percent for the month as Americans reduced their reliance on heat, according to The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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2020 Economy Off To A Slow Start
February 14, 2020

Both factory output and a key measurement statistic for retail sales were down in January, signaling a slow start to the economy this year, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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N26 Exits UK Post Brexit
February 11, 2020

FinTech bank N26, based in Germany, will no longer operate in the U.K. following Brexit, according to reports. N26 customers will need to transfer deposits, spend all their money or withdraw funds before their accounts close on April 15, 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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UK Will Use Border Controls After Brexit For EU Imports
February 10, 2020

The U.K. said it is going to start putting import controls on goods coming in from the European Union after the Brexit transition finishes at the end of this year, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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U.S. Hiring Remains Strong With 225K Jobs Added
February 07, 2020

January saw gains in U.S. employment as more people joined the labor market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. 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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US Economy Could Lose $10B To Chinese Travel Ban 
February 05, 2020

China’s outbreak of the coronavirus has triggered travel bans that could end up costing the U.S. economy $10.3 billion in lost tourism dollars. 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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Cashless Growth Pushes Visa, Mastercard Stock Up 50 Pct. In Past Year
January 31, 2020

Analysts believe that both Visa and Mastercard have potential to join tech giants like Apple and Amazon in the $1 trillion value club, according to a report by Reuters.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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VC Funding Helps UK FinTechs Weather Brexit
January 31, 2020

Today marks a red letter day in Europe, to be sure. Perhaps especially so for FinTechs across the Pond. 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...