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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Fed’s Bullard Sees Coronavirus As Having ‘Short-Term’ Impact

Fed’s Bullard Sees Coronavirus As Having ‘Short-Term’ Impact
Fed’s Bullard Sees Coronavirus As Having ‘Short-Term’ Impact
February 21, 2020  |  Economy

Call the Coronavirus a short-term blip, perhaps, or a temporary shock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Delivery Wars, B2B Payments, Cereal Makers Top This Week’s News
Delivery Wars, B2B Payments, Cereal Makers Top This Week’s News
February 21, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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Today In Payments: NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of Fraud; Apple Considers Letting Users Change Default Apps
Today In Payments: NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of Fraud; Apple Considers Letting Users Change Default...
February 21, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news, the New York attorney general accused the Taxi and Limousine Commission of drastically inflating the price of taxi medallions, and...

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Samsung Production Backlogged In Vietnam Due To Coronavirus
Samsung Production Backlogged In Vietnam Due To Coronavirus
February 21, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

Vietnam’s supply chain is suffering from the impact of the coronavirus epidemic, which could stall production of the latest Samsung smartphones, the Ministry of Industry...

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The Week in Payments: Rewriting Rewards, Buying The Bank And Containing COVID-19
The Week in Payments: Rewriting Rewards, Buying The Bank And Containing COVID-19
February 21, 2020  |  Commentary

That there was a lot of action and motion in the payments and commerce ocean this week is not much of a surprise, as that...

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China’s Lenders Cut Prime Rate To Boost Sick Economy
China’s Lenders Cut Prime Rate To Boost Sick Economy
February 20, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

Chinese lenders have cut their prime lending rate to try and prop up their country’s economy, which has been ravaged by the coronavirus, according to the Financial...

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Today In Payments: EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data; Goldman Sachs Warns Of Market Drop Due To Coronavirus
Today In Payments: EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data; Goldman Sachs Warns Of...
February 20, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the European Commission has plans to pool its data to better compete with Big Tech firms, and Goldman Sachs warns that...

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Goldman Sachs Warns Of Market Drop Due To Outbreak
Goldman Sachs Warns Of Market Drop Due To Outbreak
February 20, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

Despite high levels of U.S. and European stocks, Goldman Sachs warns that the coronavirus’ impact could bring it all toppling down, according to the Financial...

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