economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

UN Calls for Support Before Afghani Banks Collapse

UN Calls for Support Before Afghani Banks Collapse
UN Calls for Support Before Afghani Banks Collapse
November 22, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The United Nations wants to help prop up the banks of Afghanistan as there has been an increase in people who can’t pay back their...

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October Retail Sales Beat Forecasts as Shoppers Get a Jump on the Holidays
October Retail Sales Beat Forecasts as Shoppers Get a Jump on the Holidays
November 16, 2021  |  Retail

U.S. retail and food services sales escalated last month to $638.2 billion, up 1.7% over the previous month and beating economists’ forecasts, according to a...

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Holidays Could be Tough for Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Holidays Could be Tough for Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
November 16, 2021  |  Loans

Thanksgiving is in front of us, though we all know the unofficial kickoff to the holiday spending season really happens before Black Friday. Get the...

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Supply Chain Woes Keep Coming as Average Wait Time Nears 17 Days
Supply Chain Woes Keep Coming as Average Wait Time Nears 17 Days
November 14, 2021  |  Supply Chain

Container ships are still having a difficult time reaching ports in a timely manner, with the average wait time at the ports of Los Angeles...

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With US Travel Ban Lifted, Cities, Hotels, Homeshares Compete for Int’l Tourists
With US Travel Ban Lifted, Cities, Hotels, Homeshares Compete for Int’l Tourists
November 11, 2021  |  Travel Payments

After more than an 18-month wait, the ending of broad pandemic-era restrictions has spawned a flurry of activity and excitement amongst hotels, airlines and essentially...

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Growing Concerns About Inflation, Supply Chains Garner ‘All Hands on Deck’ Response
Growing Concerns About Inflation, Supply Chains Garner ‘All Hands on Deck’ Response
November 10, 2021  |  Supply Chain

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US Inflation Rate Surges Past 6%, Highest Since 1990 
US Inflation Rate Surges Past 6%, Highest Since 1990 
November 10, 2021  |  Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact U.S. consumers as the cost of nearly everything has increased dramatically over the last 12 months. In all, the...

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New Credit Pushes American Household Debt Beyond $15T
New Credit Pushes American Household Debt Beyond $15T
November 09, 2021  |  Debt

Household debt in the U.S. has now topped $15 trillion, with credit card balances up $17 billion to reach $800 billion in the third quarter,...

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