economy

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

Today In Payments: Economists Warn Recession Recovery Will Be Slow; Facebook Daily Active Users Surge 11 Pct YoY
Today In Payments: Economists Warn Recession Recovery Will Be Slow; Facebook Daily Active Users Surge...
April 30, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, economists warn that the economic downturn isn’t finished yet, and Facebook reported better than expected earnings. Plus, the Federal Reserve is...

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Economic Data Show ‘One-Two Punch’ For Consumer Spending Rebound?
Economic Data Show ‘One-Two Punch’ For Consumer Spending Rebound?
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

Economic data released Thursday (April 30) may hint at a “one-two punch” for consumer spending — indicating a reluctance to spend now, yes, but paycheck...

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March Consumer Spending Sees Sharpest Drop On Record
March Consumer Spending Sees Sharpest Drop On Record
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

Consumer spending in the U.S. plummeted 7.5 percent in March, the steepest drop in 61 years, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage personal income,...

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Another 3.8 Million Americans File Jobless Claims, Bringing COVID Total Above 30 Million
Another 3.8 Million Americans File Jobless Claims, Bringing COVID Total Above 30 Million
April 30, 2020  |  Coronavirus

COVID-19 continues to take its toll on the nation’s economy, as another 3.8 million Americans filed for jobless claims week ended April 25, the U.S....

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Economists Warn Recession Recovery Will Be Slow
Economists Warn Recession Recovery Will Be Slow
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

The coronavirus pandemic has triggered the biggest drop in the U.S. economy since the Great Recession, and economists are warning that the worst is yet...

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Trump Seeks Advice Of Waffle House, Hilton And Other Execs About US Reopening
Trump Seeks Advice Of Waffle House, Hilton And Other Execs About US Reopening
April 29, 2020  |  Economy

Representatives from Toyota, Hilton, Wynn and Waffle House, among others, were said to have met with President Donald Trump Wednesday (April 29) to discuss the...

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China Reopens But Consumer Spending Remains Weak
China Reopens But Consumer Spending Remains Weak
April 29, 2020  |  Economy

Factories reopen. Supply chains re-linked. Businesses operating — on site. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Powell: Low Rates Stay Until Economy Is On ‘Road To Recovery’
Powell: Low Rates Stay Until Economy Is On ‘Road To Recovery’
April 29, 2020  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday (April 29) that the Fed will “not be in any hurry to withdraw [monetary stimulus] … until we’re...

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Study: Economic Damage Would Be Worse Without Lockdowns, Social Distancing
Study: Economic Damage Would Be Worse Without Lockdowns, Social Distancing
April 29, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A new study reveals that government-imposed shutdowns and social distancing could cut the economic impact of COVID-19 in half. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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