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SMBs Brace For Potential New Round Of Lockdowns As COVID Cases Rise
January 06, 2021

Like the coronavirus itself, lockdowns that have been implemented to combat the spread of the deadly disease have proven to have a similar tendency to spread, from cities, to states, regions and entire countries. As much as the global vaccine rollout is slowly getting underway...

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Shipping Rates Soar As Pandemic Demand Surges
January 06, 2021

Shipping giant Maersk last fall predicted a rebound from the COVID economic crisis for the industry. Now, the company says it’s already full steam ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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ADP Report: 123K Private-Sector Jobs Lost Nov-Dec
January 06, 2021

Some 123,000 jobs were lost in the private sector November to December, according to the ADP National Employment Report for December, which was produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with Moody’s Analytics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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US Government Aid Lessened Bankruptcies In 2020, Study Finds
January 05, 2021

Government pandemic aid helped bankruptcy filings hit a 35-year low in 2020, according to legal service firm Epiq. 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 Year, New Wage: Minimum Wage Hikes Implemented Across US
January 05, 2021

As a record 52 cities, counties and states rang in the New Year with higher minimum wage requirements last week, business and labor activists are divided over whether the new wage mandates will do more harm than good within an economy that’s already struggling. Get...

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World Bank’s Projected 4 Pct Global Economic Growth Hinges On Vaccinations
January 05, 2021

The global economy is anticipated to grow 4 percent this year, providing COVID-19 vaccines are widely launched, according to The World Bank’s January 2021 Global Economic Prospects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Inflation Could Be Poised To Take a Bite From Consumer Spending
January 05, 2021

Inflation may be on the horizon, coming more quickly than many observers might assume. And when it’s here — when it’s more expensive to borrow, when prices rise — consumer spending may (eventually) feel a pinch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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TSA Saw 60 Pct Drop In US Passengers In 2020 Amid Pandemic
January 04, 2021

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) saw dramatic changes in 2020 because of the pandemic, according to a Monday (Jan. 4) press release. 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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Stimulus Round 2: Will Consumers Save Or Spend?
January 04, 2021

After months of dispute, debate and eventually compromise, the second round of stimulus is in the process of going out to Americans. Already Venmo announced its launch of a new product to help get those funds rolling out faster, with the new Cash a Check...