economy

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

Many Jobless Still Waiting For Unemployment Checks

Many Jobless Still Waiting For Unemployment Checks
Many Jobless Still Waiting For Unemployment Checks
June 02, 2020  |  Economy

Even as the federal government has paid out unemployment cash at an unprecedented level over the last three months, an estimated one-third of those laid...

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Retail Advocacy Groups Mix Urgency And Cautious Optimism
Retail Advocacy Groups Mix Urgency And Cautious Optimism
June 02, 2020  |  Retail

The forces closing in on retail have forced its various trade and advocacy groups to press their case in Washington. Among those forces: 2.1 million...

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The Many Faces Of Main Street SMB Recovery
The Many Faces Of Main Street SMB Recovery
June 02, 2020  |  SMBs

Try comparing the numbers of the COVID-19 economic asteroid hit to anything that came before, and it quickly becomes apparent that there is no apt...

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Tossing Out The ‘Little Black Book’ Of Shipper-Carrier Matchmaking
Tossing Out The ‘Little Black Book’ Of Shipper-Carrier Matchmaking
June 02, 2020  |  B2B Payments

A steady stream of trade and commerce will be critical to economic recovery, but with supply chains disrupted and many logistics operations forced to upend...

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Mastercard: Data-Driven Insight Key To Fast-Tracking America’s Reopening
Mastercard: Data-Driven Insight Key To Fast-Tracking America’s Reopening
June 02, 2020  |  Mastercard

In the midst of the pandemic, businesses and governments are grappling with decisions that often must be made on the fly. Get the Full Story...

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Visa: May Payments Volume Shows Slide Slowing
Visa: May Payments Volume Shows Slide Slowing
June 01, 2020  |  VISA

Visa‘s total U.S. payments volume in May declined slower than the previous two months, which could be indicative of a slight economic recovery as consumers...

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Coronavirus’ Economic Impact Could Last 10 Years, Cost $8 Trillion
Coronavirus’ Economic Impact Could Last 10 Years, Cost $8 Trillion
June 01, 2020  |  Economy

The final financial toll of the coronavirus will likely be a reduction of $7.9 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) until 2030, the...

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US Manufacturing At 11-Year Low, But Bright Signs Emerge
US Manufacturing At 11-Year Low, But Bright Signs Emerge
June 01, 2020  |  Economy

The nation’s manufacturing sector fell to its lowest level in 11 years in May, but other indicators suggest the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic...

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Today In Payments: China’s Rebounding Economy Is Likely Not Norm; At Least $20B Of PPP Loans Have Been Canceled
Today In Payments: China’s Rebounding Economy Is Likely Not Norm; At Least $20B Of PPP...
June 01, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, China’s economy looks to be rebounding, and a minimum of $20 billion in PPP loans has been returned. Plus, lawmakers ask...

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