Europe
Europe Signals ‘No Compromise’ on Trade, Prepares Counter-Tariffs on US Tech
April 11, 2025

The U.S.-initiated tariffs have been paused for three months and the negotiation posturing has begun. Brussels is bracing for a fresh escalation in the EU-US trade standoff after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen indicated the bloc would not hesitate to retaliate if negotiations...

Digital Payments
Brazil’s Pix Lays Foundation for ‘Perfect’ Digital Financial Ecosystem
April 11, 2025

Brazil isn’t just famous for samba, soccer and carnival anymore. It is now drawing attention for something else: its meteoric rise as the world’s most digitally engaged nation, particularly in finance and payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Credit Unions
Credit Unions Convert 64% of Members to Primary Accounts
April 11, 2025

Once perceived as technologically trailing larger financial institutions, credit unions are embracing digital innovation, positioning themselves for growth and engagement with a digitally native consumer base, according to a new report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

David S. Evans
Cheer Up America, You Get Some of the Most Happy Awards, Too
April 11, 2025

The World Happiness Report was released on March 20, which, in case you didn’t know, was the UN’s International Day of Happiness.  The big reveal is who is the happiest country of them all. And who is up or down. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Overhaul Supply Chains as China Tariffs Bite
April 11, 2025

When Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., abruptly withdrew its first-quarter operating income guidance last week, the message was unmistakable: the tariff storm is shaking the foundations of retail planning. The announcement, citing the need to maintain pricing flexibility amid newly implemented tariffs, is...

Working Capital
Fleet Operators Tap ‘On Demand’ Working Capital Solutions to Fuel Strategic Priorities
April 11, 2025

In a sector caught between regulatory pressure and technological disruption, fleet and mobility companies are redefining how they manage working capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Surges Nearly 14%, Driven by Crypto and BNPL Momentum
April 11, 2025

The majority of names in the FinTech IPO Index traded lower through a tumultuous five sessions of stock market activity that was dominated by tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Amazon
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy: Consumers Likely to Pay Cost of Tariffs
April 10, 2025

Amazon’s third-party sellers are likely to try to pass the cost of tariffs on to consumers, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Thursday (April 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Regulation
CFTC Clarifies Views on Regulatory Treatment of Foreign Exchange Products
April 10, 2025

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released an interpretive letter providing views on certain foreign exchange (FX) transactions. 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...