Economy

Economy
Jobs Report Spurs Some Optimism On The Street
June 01, 2018

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...

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Latin America Enjoys A Boost In Its Digital Prospects
May 30, 2018

What will it take to make Latin America more digital — in payments, commerce, FinTech or even healthcare? That longstanding question gained some fresh attention in recent weeks when Visa announced its investment in YellowPepper. According to Visa, the move will help support growing opportunities for...

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AmEx Business Survey Finds 30 Percent Of CFOs To Increase T&E Spending
May 30, 2018

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...

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Let’s Talk About European Attitudes Toward US Tech Firms
May 29, 2018

It’s beginning to feel like two kids talking smack in a high school hallway — except, in this case, billions of dollars are involved, along with issues of privacy and innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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May Sees Slight Dip In Confidence In US Economy
May 25, 2018

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...

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Summer Vacation Is (Almost) Here — Are Americans Still Heading Out?
May 25, 2018

Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us, and with it comes the unofficial start of summer. Sure, the solstice isn’t technically for another month or so, some primary school students are still staring down the clock for another few weeks and there are still many, many graduation...

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California Now The Fifth Largest Economy
May 07, 2018

California has hit a new milestone. It is now the fifth largest economy in the world, surpassing the U.K., according to Fortune. 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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Apple’s CEO Meets With Trump To Talk Trade
April 26, 2018

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, had a meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 25) in the Oval Office. 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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Microsoft Catches Up To Amazon In Market Value
April 25, 2018

Apple remains the largest company in the world, but the battle is on for No. 2, as Microsoft has rallied to be neck and neck with Amazon in terms of market capitalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...