economy

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

US Collection Agencies Trying To Recoup $140B In Consumer Medical Debt

US Collection Agencies Trying To Recoup $140B In Consumer Medical Debt
US Collection Agencies Trying To Recoup $140B In Consumer Medical Debt
July 20, 2021  |  Debt

Medical debt in the U.S. is more than any government department was aware, with collection agencies trying to recoup debts totaling some $140 billion, The...

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Delta Variant Fears Hit Wall Street 
Delta Variant Fears Hit Wall Street 
July 19, 2021  |  Economy

Fears over the increased spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 have triggered upsets on Wall Street as the main indexes dropped 1 percent or...

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Banks Spend More To Fend Off FinTechs
Banks Spend More To Fend Off FinTechs
July 19, 2021  |  Banking

Banks are forecasting higher expenses and lower revenue amid a continued slowdown in lending as they scramble to fend off FinTech rivals and stay ahead...

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As Stimulus Funds Wane US Economy Will Slow, Experts Say
As Stimulus Funds Wane US Economy Will Slow, Experts Say
July 19, 2021  |  Economy

The U.S. economy’s recovery might have already hit its peak for the time being. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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COVID-Closed Factories, Canceled Orders Hit Asia’s Clothing Industry
COVID-Closed Factories, Canceled Orders Hit Asia’s Clothing Industry
July 19, 2021  |  Retail

Garment workers in Bangladesh have taken a heavy hit because of the pandemic’s economic disruptions, losing almost $12 billion in wages, a report from CleanClothes.org...

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Lackluster IPO Performance This Quarter Could Impact Upcoming Listings
Lackluster IPO Performance This Quarter Could Impact Upcoming Listings
July 18, 2021  |  IPO

The tepid market reception of some recent initial public offerings bodes poorly for other IPOs scheduled to hit in the near future, Bloomberg News reports....

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Terry Lundgren Says Apparel Market Can Take Some Slight Price Raises
Terry Lundgren Says Apparel Market Can Take Some Slight Price Raises
July 18, 2021  |  Retail

According to ex-Macy’s executive Terry Lundgren, the apparel market probably won’t see any issues from rising inflation, CNBC reports. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Feds Bust Maryland Unemployment Fraud Ring Amid Scrutiny Of Illicit Payments
Feds Bust Maryland Unemployment Fraud Ring Amid Scrutiny Of Illicit Payments
July 16, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

It’s been a banner year for fraudsters attacking the suddenly bloated unemployment program, as a top federal government watchdog estimates that as much as $26...

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