Economy

Markets
The Rise Of Currency Hedging And Risk Management
September 13, 2018

Currency hedging has long been a part of global business and trade — but now it is becoming more important thanks to increasing economic and political volatility. In a new PYMNTS interview, Karl Schamotta, regional director of risk management solutions at Cambridge Global, which sells...

Economy
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...

Economy
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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UK’s Request To Expand Market Access After Brexit Isn’t Likely In Near Term
September 04, 2018

The U.K.’s request for the European Union to expand its financial market access after Brexit isn’t going to be met in the near future. 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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No Brexit Could Prompt No Payments From UK
August 30, 2018

Britain could potentially withhold some payments to the European Union if a deal to help the country leave Brexit doesn’t happen before next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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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...

Economy
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...