economy

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

American Foot Traffic Moving Slowly Despite Vaccinations

American Foot Traffic Moving Slowly Despite Vaccinations
American Foot Traffic Moving Slowly Despite Vaccinations
April 05, 2021  |  Economy

Vaccine distribution is up and the virus rate is dropping, but Americans are still not running out the door to mix and mingle in most...

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Nonfarm Jobs Up By 916K As Economy Begins Rebound
Nonfarm Jobs Up By 916K As Economy Begins Rebound
April 02, 2021  |  Economy

The U.S. economy took a big step forward in March with total nonfarm payroll employment up by 916,000, beating analysts’ predictions. In addition, the unemployment...

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Help Wanted: SMBs Post Record Number Of Unfilled Jobs
Help Wanted: SMBs Post Record Number Of Unfilled Jobs
April 01, 2021  |  SMBs

Job openings at U.S. small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) hit a new high in March, according to a press release from the National Federation of...

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Treasury Assisting IMF With $650 Billion For Countries Crippled By COVID-19
Treasury Assisting IMF With $650 Billion For Countries Crippled By COVID-19
April 01, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to allocate as much as $650 billion in currency aid to...

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New Jobless Claims Edge Up Slightly
New Jobless Claims Edge Up Slightly
April 01, 2021  |  Economy

First-time claims for unemployment benefits edged up a bit in the week ending March 27, but were still on the low side in terms of...

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Mastercard Partners Up To Advance Digital Economy Via Financial Inclusion
Mastercard Partners Up To Advance Digital Economy Via Financial Inclusion
April 01, 2021  |  Economy

While the third round of stimulus payments have been steadily pouring into bank accounts across the country, there are still a portion of Americans who...

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States Pursue Online Gambling in Bid to Restore Tax Coffers Hit by Pandemic
States Pursue Online Gambling in Bid to Restore Tax Coffers Hit by Pandemic
March 31, 2021  |  Economy

The pandemic has spurred states to scramble to find more revenue streams in place to combat the impact of COVID-19 on tax coffers amid business...

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Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Point Since March 2020
Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Point Since March 2020
March 30, 2021  |  Consumer Insights

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index has surged to new levels for the pandemic’s standards in March and now sits at 109.7, according to a...

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