economy

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

SMBs Cautious In Volatile US Economy
SMBs Cautious In Volatile US Economy
December 27, 2018  |  B2B Payments

An unstable stock market has led many small businesses (SMBs) to cut costs and change their hiring plans for the New Year. According to the...

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China Claims Most US IPOs Since 2010
China Claims Most US IPOs Since 2010
December 26, 2018  |  International

There have been 33 initial public offerings (IPOs) for Chinese companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq this year, the most since...

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Iran Targets Fraud And Corruption During Economic Troubles
Iran Targets Fraud And Corruption During Economic Troubles
December 26, 2018  |  International

Iran has created a fraud court to combat rampant financial malfeasance and attempt to aid its flagging economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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China Institutes New Policy To Boost Small Firm Lending
China Institutes New Policy To Boost Small Firm Lending
December 19, 2018  |  Loans

Faced with a slowing economy and a trade dispute with the U.S., China’s central bank on Wednesday (Dec. 19) announced a new policy tool aimed...

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UK Retailers Dealing With Slow Holiday Shopping Season
UK Retailers Dealing With Slow Holiday Shopping Season
December 14, 2018  |  Europe

U.K. retailers are warning of a bad holiday shopping season.  Mike Ashley, head of the Sports Direct chain, warned that the situation is dire, with...

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India’s ATM Closures Seen As Boost To Demonetization Efforts
India’s ATM Closures Seen As Boost To Demonetization Efforts
December 14, 2018  |  Cash

In November 2016, the Indian government issued a ban on the nation’s higher-denomination 500- and 1000-rupee notes, essentially deeming 86 percent of its currency invalid....

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Consumer Credit Originations Poised For More Growth In 2019
Consumer Credit Originations Poised For More Growth In 2019
December 12, 2018  |  Loans

Thanks to low unemployment, growth in GDP and real disposable income, TransUnion forecasted that consumer credit originations and consumer balances will increase in 2019 for...

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Ex-Fed Chief Yellen: Deregulation Risks ‘Gigantic Holes’ In Financial Systems   
Ex-Fed Chief Yellen: Deregulation Risks ‘Gigantic Holes’ In Financial Systems  
December 12, 2018  |  Economy

Can it happen again? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Macron, French Banks Agree Not To Raise Bank Fees
Macron, French Banks Agree Not To Raise Bank Fees
December 12, 2018  |  Europe

France’s major banks have agreed to freeze the fees they charge next year in an effort to stop “yellow vest” protests that have recently hit...

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