Economy

Economy
Private Sector Hiring Increases By 237,000 Jobs In August
August 31, 2017

Jobs growth came in strong in August, with the U.S. private sector hiring more than 237,000 employees during the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Brexit News: Trade Talks Timeline To Get Pushed Out?
August 22, 2017

In Euro news, the timetable for Brexit trade talks may be pushed back to the end of the year. 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...

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New Car Sales Are Hurting The Value Of Used Cars
August 22, 2017

With car sales in the U.S. increasing for seven straight years, it is having a negative impact on used car values. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Markets
Dark Web Down But Not Out
August 21, 2017

The black market took a hit when, in July, law enforcement took down two of the biggest dark web marketplaces, AlphaBay and Hansa Market. AlphaBay went down first, with Hansa not far behind – authorities had apparently been operating Hansa since June, and used the influx...

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Higher Education Weighs In On Brexit
August 08, 2017

Brexit is getting schooled. Well, in a way. 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 form, you...

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Labor Market Heats Up, But Whither Services Sector?
August 04, 2017

The U.S. labor market in 2017 is getting a bit tighter. And at the same time, the services sector is slowing bit, as measured by economic data in July, dinging what Reuters reported is a “brightening economic outlook.” Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Fed Holds Line on Rate Hikes, But Concerns Linger
August 02, 2017

Last Wednesday, at its most recent meeting, the Federal Reserve held back on raising interest rates.  The move, or in this case, non-move, had been widely expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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GDP Growth Rebounds in 2Q, Consumer Spending Up  
July 28, 2017

Looks like the United States economy may be picking up steam. 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...

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Macro Hurts, And Starbucks Takes Leave Of Teas (Well, Teavana)
July 28, 2017

Even the coffee giant, that purveyor of caffeinated craving, is not immune to the vagaries of macroeconomics. 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...