economy

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

Federal Agencies Ask Lenders To Offer Small Loans To Fill COVID-19 Gap
Federal Agencies Ask Lenders To Offer Small Loans To Fill COVID-19 Gap
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Five federal financial regulatory agencies are encouraging banks, savings associations and credit unions to offer small loans to consumers and small businesses in response to...

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IRS Could Take Months To Send Out Stimulus Checks
IRS Could Take Months To Send Out Stimulus Checks
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the U.S. reels from the coronavirus pandemic and people await relief checks from the government, former IRS officials say it could be months before...

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Unemployment Figures Set The Wrong Type Of Record
Unemployment Figures Set The Wrong Type Of Record
March 26, 2020  |  Economy

Oh what a difference six months can make.  A half a year ago the unemployment rate was making the headlines for the “right” reasons.  In...

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Retailers Win In Stimulus Bill
Retailers Win In Stimulus Bill
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Retail came up as a big, but very subtle, winner in the economic stimulus package passed by the Senate last night (March 25) in response...

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COVID-19 Triggers Record-Breaking Spike In US Unemployment Claims
COVID-19 Triggers Record-Breaking Spike In US Unemployment Claims
March 26, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A record 3.28 million people claimed U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus continued to make its way throughout much of the world, shuttering...

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PE Firms Look For Investments Among Hard-hit Travel Sectors
PE Firms Look For Investments Among Hard-hit Travel Sectors
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Despite the massive upheavals in the world economy and droves of people laid off, private equity companies are looking to swoop in and invest in...

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Ex Fed Head Bernanke: Recession Will Be Short
Ex Fed Head Bernanke: Recession Will Be Short
March 25, 2020  |  Economy

The former chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, said he thinks the coronavirus-influenced recession will be a short one, and recovery will happen quickly,...

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Olympics Delay To Spark Marathon To Recoup Sunk Costs
Olympics Delay To Spark Marathon To Recoup Sunk Costs
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A postponement is not a cancellation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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US Jobless Claims Expected To Be Highest Ever
US Jobless Claims Expected To Be Highest Ever
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The initial jobless claims report to be released Thursday (March 26) is predicted to show that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the largest number of Americans...

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