economy

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

CFPB: Millions of Renters at Risk Without COVID Relief

CFPB: Millions of Renters at Risk Without COVID Relief
CFPB: Millions of Renters at Risk Without COVID Relief
September 17, 2021  |  Financial Inclusion

Millions of American renters and their families are at risk of economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic as federal and state relief programs wind down,...

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US Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in August
US Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in August
September 17, 2021  |  Economy

Preliminary results in the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment survey shows the index dropping 11.7% (80.4 to 71.0) compared to the same time a...

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Credit Metrics Inching Toward Normalcy, According to August Results
Credit Metrics Inching Toward Normalcy, According to August Results
September 16, 2021  |  Credit Cards

Credit card delinquency rates inched up slightly in August and most credit issuers also saw increased net-charge-off rates compared to July, according to a Seeking...

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Back-to-School, eCommerce Help Boost August Retail Sales by 0.7%
Back-to-School, eCommerce Help Boost August Retail Sales by 0.7%
September 16, 2021  |  Retail

U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly rose 0.7% in August, reversing a slump in July and defying concerns that a surge in COVID cases and business restrictions...

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New Jobless Claims Edge Up Beyond Forecasts
New Jobless Claims Edge Up Beyond Forecasts
September 16, 2021  |  Economy

For the week ending Sept. 11, new jobless claims were up 20,000 to 332,000 from the previous week’s level, which was revised up by 2,000...

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New PYMNTS Data Shows SMBs Adapting To Wage Hikes, Economic Change
New PYMNTS Data Shows SMBs Adapting To Wage Hikes, Economic Change
September 16, 2021  |  Economy

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Census 2020: Stimulus Checks Offset Increase in US Poverty
Census 2020: Stimulus Checks Offset Increase in US Poverty
September 14, 2021  |  Personal Finance

The number of people living in poverty in the U.S. increased in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world, but the level was offset...

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In-Restaurant Dining Starts to Shut as Delta Variant Cases Increase
In-Restaurant Dining Starts to Shut as Delta Variant Cases Increase
September 12, 2021  |  Economy

Restaurants have been putting the brakes on reopening their dining rooms due to the delta variant of COVID-19, which has thrown a wrench into recovery...

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