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After Summer Rebound, Canadian Businesses Brace For Harsh Winter
October 19, 2020

Canada’s economy has rebounded from the depths of the coronavirus-triggered downturn over the summer but still remains stuck in negative territory, a new Bank of Canada survey finds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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US Consumers’ FICO Score Hits Highest Since 2005
October 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced one ray of sunshine amid otherwise devastatingly dark clouds: Consumer credit scores have improved in recent months to the point of hitting a new record high, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Oct. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Retail Sales Beat Forecasts, Spiking Highest Level Since June
October 16, 2020

Monthly retail sales hit $549.3 billion, up 1.9 percent in September, the biggest spike in three months, and the fifth month of increases, according to the retail sales report released on Friday (Oct. 16) by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Retail Sales, Card Data Point To Continued Consumer Spending Rebound
October 16, 2020

The latest retail sales numbers indicate U.S. consumer spending is up, with increases in categories across the board.  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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Study Shows Americans Struggling As Savings Dry Up
October 16, 2020

Seven months into the worldwide pandemic, Americans are facing empty savings accounts, reduced unemployment benefits and no relief in sight, according to an Oct. 16 (Friday) J.P. Morgan Chase Institute analysis and media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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European Central Bank Chief Lagarde Pledges Boost For EU Economy If COVID-19 Escalates
October 15, 2020

As Europe braces for a dreaded second wave of COVID-19, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is pledging to ride to the rescue with a major economic stimulus package if it proves necessary, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US Jobless Claims Rise By 53,000 To Hit 898,000
October 15, 2020

Jobless claims in the week ending Oct. 10 increased to 898,000, up 53,000 from the previous week’s number, which was revised to 845,000 from the initial 840,000, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday (Oct. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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IMF: Further Fiscal Stimulus Would Help US Economy
October 14, 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the U.S. could help its economy by providing further stimulus payments, according to a transcript of a recent press briefing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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WeWork Cuts Rents To Keep Clients
October 14, 2020

In an effort to hang on to customers during tough times, WeWork is cutting its rents as people continue to largely work from home, according to a Financial Times (FT) report Wednesday (Oct. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...