Economy

Markets
Bank Stocks Lead Markets Lower
January 30, 2017

Amid a broad drop in equities in the U.S., bank stocks were down relatively more, as a sector, hit in part on concerns over just how much rollback of regulations tied to the sector may actually be realized under the nascent Trump administration. Get the...

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Markets Slip In Wake Of Trump Immigration Policies
January 30, 2017

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Real Estate: Where Wall Street Runs South
January 26, 2017

The global financial industry is setting its sights on real estate south of Wall Street — way down south. 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...

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UK Supreme Court Rules Parliament Has To Vote On Brexit
January 25, 2017

Exiting the European Union isn’t as cut and dry as many Brits may think, with the U.K. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday (Jan. 24) that Parliament has to vote on whether or not the U.K. government can begin the Brexit process. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Brexit Tracker: May’s Grand Plan, Big Banks, And Jamie Dimon Weighs In
January 24, 2017

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent speech set the scene for what the post-Brexit world will truly look like — and the whole “soft Brexit” idea is officially off the table. In this week’s Brexit Tracker, we get a glimpse of what’s to come when...

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Glacial Pace For SMB Job Creation?
January 23, 2017

There’s the perception that, with low unemployment, job creation has been on a tear in the United States among small businesses. 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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Brexit Tracker: Funding Circle Thrives, Retailer Cuts Bonuses, VC Funding Rebounds?
January 17, 2017

This week displayed many ups and downs for the post-Brexit economy in the U.K. From big funding news to big cuts to bonuses, this week’s Brexit Tracker continues to track how Britain’s decision to exit the European Union (EU) is impacting business across industries. Get...

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Eight People Have As Much Wealth As The Poorest Half Of The Global Population
January 17, 2017

Eight individuals, all of which are men, have as much wealth as the poorest half of the population around the globe, according to Oxfam, the international charitable organization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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More Americans Say They Will Die Debt-Free
January 14, 2017

Debt is something of a strange topic for Americans. 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,...