economy

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

Figure’s Mike Cagney: Stimulus Snafus Show It’s Time For Digital Dollars – And Blockchain
Figure’s Mike Cagney: Stimulus Snafus Show It’s Time For Digital Dollars – And Blockchain
April 27, 2020  |  Blockchain

Nothing brings money to top of mind like tax season — and tax refunds and stimulus payments, doled out in the wake of a pandemic...

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New Data: Separating The PPP Haves, Have Nots and Don’t Wants
New Data: Separating The PPP Haves, Have Nots and Don’t Wants
April 27, 2020  |  SMBs

When the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) debuted earlier this month, it was heralded by some observers as a lifeline for small businesses that power Main...

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WH Economic Adviser Hassett Expects US Jobless Rate To Climb To 16 Pct
WH Economic Adviser Hassett Expects US Jobless Rate To Climb To 16 Pct
April 26, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. economy could face a historic shock amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a possible 16 percent unemployment rate, hitting levels aligned with the Great...

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Banks Prep For Wave Of Skipped Credit Card Payments
Banks Prep For Wave Of Skipped Credit Card Payments
April 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Banks are bracing for fallout as more people struggle to make credit card payments due to lost paychecks amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a...

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Fed Ends Limits On Savings Withdrawals, Transfers
Fed Ends Limits On Savings Withdrawals, Transfers
April 24, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve Board has eliminated its six-per-month limit on transfers and withdrawals from savings accounts as the nation continues to adapt to changes caused...

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Homeowners Face Uncertainty Over Delayed Mortgage Payments
Homeowners Face Uncertainty Over Delayed Mortgage Payments
April 24, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Homeowners who expected temporary financial relief from the COVID-19 pandemic may be in for a big surprise next year, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get...

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Saving Main Street: Fairfax County, VA Kicks Into Gear
Saving Main Street: Fairfax County, VA Kicks Into Gear
April 24, 2020  |  Retail

Main Street may not be able to save itself in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. Several small to mid-sized towns and cities were already...

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Balancing Business With Social Responsibility In The Midst Of COVID-19
Balancing Business With Social Responsibility In The Midst Of COVID-19
April 24, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Recurly Senior Vice President Danielle Gotkis told PYMNTS, “Balancing the need to do the right thing while keeping revenue streams alive is something that every...

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What’s Next For PPP: A Banker, An SMB And A FinTech CEO Weigh In
What’s Next For PPP: A Banker, An SMB And A FinTech CEO Weigh In
April 24, 2020  |  Loans

The rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) aimed at small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) has, by any account, been a wild ride to date....

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