economy

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

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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Canadian SMB Confidence At Record Lows
Canadian SMB Confidence At Record Lows
March 25, 2020  |  Economy

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s latest Business Barometer indicated that small business confidence dropped to a new historic low with the impacts of...

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Equipment Order Slide Hints At Business Caution, Recession
Equipment Order Slide Hints At Business Caution, Recession
March 25, 2020  |  Economy

Looking at economic indicators – those signposts that show where we are, as a nation, and where we’re headed – February was tough. March and beyond...

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SMBs Wary Of Stimulus Loans Without Returning Consumers
SMBs Wary Of Stimulus Loans Without Returning Consumers
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A debt trap may loom for the smaller businesses that desperately, and immediately, need access to capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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US Gov Reaches Historic $2T Deal On Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
US Gov Reaches Historic $2T Deal On Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Leaders in Washington reached an agreement Wednesday morning (March 25) on a $2 trillion bill to rescue the economy, the largest economic stimulus package in...

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Big Businesses Tap $124B From Credit Lines To Stay Afloat
Big Businesses Tap $124B From Credit Lines To Stay Afloat
March 25, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Over 130 businesses across Europe, North America and South America have drawn cash from at least $124.1 billion in credit lines to stay afloat during the...

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