Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but, in rare cases, can be lethal. In cows and pigs they may cause diarrhea, while in chickens it can cause an upper respiratory disease.

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IRS Launches Consumer Portal For Getting Stimulus Checks

IRS Launches Consumer Portal For Getting Stimulus Checks
IRS Launches Consumer Portal For Getting Stimulus Checks
April 10, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A new IRS portal for coronavirus relief payments has been launched in conjunction with the U.S. Treasury to assist people who don’t typically file taxes. ...

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Consumer Inflation Lessens In China Following Record High In February
Consumer Inflation Lessens In China Following Record High In February
April 10, 2020  |  International

After reaching its highest level in eight years in February, consumer inflation in China lessened last month. The country’s consumer price index increased 4.3 percent...

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Senators Want To Keep CARES Money Away From Debt Collectors
Senators Want To Keep CARES Money Away From Debt Collectors
April 10, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Two U.S. senators are urging Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to shield taxpayers from having COVID-19 stimulus payments seized by debt collectors. Get the Full Story...

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Mitigating Risk With Payment Flexibility: Continuity In The Face Of Uncertainty
Mitigating Risk With Payment Flexibility: Continuity In The Face Of Uncertainty
April 10, 2020  |  Coronavirus

“In times of uncertainty, it’s important that we help our clients mitigate risk by offering flexibility, redundancy and resilience,” Ryan Frere, executive vice president, global...

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The Week in Payments: Mobile Wallets, Subscription Solutions And Recentering Financial Services 
The Week in Payments: Mobile Wallets, Subscription Solutions And Recentering Financial Services 
April 10, 2020  |  News

For the last several weeks, it seems, all news has basically been on one subject, the COVID-19 pandemic — since it has been almost impossible...

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Trump Wants New Business Relief Pushed Through As-Is
Trump Wants New Business Relief Pushed Through As-Is
April 10, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A partisan standoff on Capitol Hill over additional small business funding prompted President Trump on Friday (April 10) to urge Congress to pass the measure...

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Too Little, Too Late For COVID-19 Stimulus Efforts?
Too Little, Too Late For COVID-19 Stimulus Efforts?
April 10, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Trillions of dollars for governments, for businesses, and for individuals – and it may all be a case of too little, too late. Get the...

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Costco Earnings Hurt By Purchase Limits; eCommerce Sales Spike
Costco Earnings Hurt By Purchase Limits; eCommerce Sales Spike
April 10, 2020  |  Retail

Costco’s March and Q1 earnings report was expected to be a referendum on COVID-19 consumer purchase patterns. It didn’t disappoint on that front, but the...

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Saving Main Street: Cities Pick Up The Recovery Role
Saving Main Street: Cities Pick Up The Recovery Role
April 10, 2020  |  Retail

Cities are starting to supplement the federal government in an effort to save Main Street businesses from the destructive economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic....

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