economy

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

Sweden’s Cashless Drive Hits A Speed Bump
Sweden’s Cashless Drive Hits A Speed Bump
November 22, 2018  |  Digital Payments

In Sweden, the move to a cashless society has been marked by a quickened pace. Might there be speed bumps ahead, though? The New York Times...

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Weak iPhone Sales Hurt Chipmaker Profits
Weak iPhone Sales Hurt Chipmaker Profits
November 21, 2018  |  Apple

As iPhone sales appear to be on the decline, the future is uncertain for the global semiconductor sector and other parts of the iPhone supply...

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Sub-Prime Lending’s Late-Year Bounce
Sub-Prime Lending’s Late-Year Bounce
November 20, 2018  |  Alternative Finances

According to the latest Q3 2018 TransUnion’s Industry Insights Report the back half of 2018 has been a good year for sub-prime borrowers looking for access to credit. In the year...

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Southeast Asia’s Internet Economy To Hit $240B By 2025
Southeast Asia’s Internet Economy To Hit $240B By 2025
November 19, 2018  |  International

Thanks to affordable mobile internet, the internet economy in Southeast Asia is expected to surpass $240 billion in 2025, according to a new study conducted...

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Student Loan Delinquencies Rise To 9.1 Pct In Q3
Student Loan Delinquencies Rise To 9.1 Pct In Q3
November 18, 2018  |  Loans

Student debt in serious delinquency — 90 or more days — rose to 9.1 percent in the third quarter from 8.6 percent in the previous...

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Helping The Rising Tide Lift All Boats
Helping The Rising Tide Lift All Boats
November 13, 2018  |  Today In Data

There is plenty of good news in the U.S. economy, with low unemployment and high consumer confidence topping the list. But while the engine is...

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NEW DATA: With Wages And Hopes High, Why Are Consumers Behind On Bills?
NEW DATA: With Wages And Hopes High, Why Are Consumers Behind On Bills?
November 12, 2018  |  Consumer Finance

The numbers are in, and the economy is looking up: Gross domestic product (GDP) is increasing fast, wages are rising and the unemployment rate is...

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Consumers Spend, Businesses Don’t Seem To Be
Consumers Spend, Businesses Don’t Seem To Be
November 12, 2018  |  Economy

The tax cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump late last year were expected to spur a spending boost on the part of consumers...

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Loan Demand Shrinks In Argentina Post-Bailout
Loan Demand Shrinks In Argentina Post-Bailout
November 09, 2018  |  Loans

After a record $56 billion bailout — and interest rates that are now close to 70 percent — loans rates are down in Argentina. Get...

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