COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

Post-Pandemic Demand Triggers Chinese Trade Escalation

Post-Pandemic Demand Triggers Chinese Trade Escalation
Post-Pandemic Demand Triggers Chinese Trade Escalation
May 07, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Post-pandemic demand last month initially spurred a double-digit increase in trade between the U.S. and China, but consumers’ appetites are showing signs of slowing down,...

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Cosi Restaurant Chain Seeks Speedy Bankruptcy Process
Cosi Restaurant Chain Seeks Speedy Bankruptcy Process
May 04, 2021  |  Economy

Restaurant chain Cosi, which is now in bankruptcy, wants to speed up the process so it can gain access to federal aid for restaurants as...

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Some StubHub Customers Getting Cash Refunds
Some StubHub Customers Getting Cash Refunds
May 03, 2021  |  Economy

Event ticket reseller StubHub has reversed its no-refunds policy and will pay back some customers in cash for events canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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Economists Revise US, Eurozone Forecasts Upward
Economists Revise US, Eurozone Forecasts Upward
May 02, 2021  |  Economy

Large economic powers like the U.S. and Europe have good-sized chances at recovering lost ground from the pandemic by the end of 2021, the Financial...

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Vaccine Rollout Prompts CPG Brands To Look Toward Away-From-Home Offerings
Vaccine Rollout Prompts CPG Brands To Look Toward Away-From-Home Offerings
April 30, 2021  |  Retail

As newly vaccinated consumers return to activities enjoyed in pre-pandemic life, brands that have struggled through the last 13 months have an opportunity to re-establish...

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Vaccine Passports Uncertain As Travel Enthusiasm Remains High
Vaccine Passports Uncertain As Travel Enthusiasm Remains High
April 27, 2021  |  Economy

While SARS-CoV-2 has stolen most of the headlines for the past year, there’s another bug that’s beginning to spread amongst Americans: the travel bug. According...

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Over 720,000 UK Businesses Are Facing Steep Financial Hardship
Over 720,000 UK Businesses Are Facing Steep Financial Hardship
April 22, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Companies across 22 sectors in the United Kingdom are undergoing the fastest uptick in significant financial distress in more than seven years, the Financial Times...

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Small Businesses Snagged By Supply Chain Disruptions
Small Businesses Snagged By Supply Chain Disruptions
April 21, 2021  |  Delivery

Among American companies, logistics problems are causing big headaches. With the supply lines clogged, companies are finding new ways to conduct business. It’s not only...

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