economy

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

States, Cities Want $1 Trillion To Avoid Layoffs

States, Cities Want $1 Trillion To Avoid Layoffs
States, Cities Want $1 Trillion To Avoid Layoffs
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

Democratic Congressional leaders are seeking up to $1 trillion in the next coronavirus aid package, a number that will almost surely run into controversy with...

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Report: Smartphone Production Expected To Hit Record Low In Q2
Report: Smartphone Production Expected To Hit Record Low In Q2
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

A revised forecast of smartphone production predicts volume will shrink to a record low in the second quarter as the spread of the coronavirus continues...

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Grab Wants Staffers To Accept Unpaid Leave, Decreased Hours
Grab Wants Staffers To Accept Unpaid Leave, Decreased Hours
April 30, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

Grab Holdings Inc. has started to request that workers accept decreased hours or take a leave without pay so the company can steer clear of...

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Today In Payments: Economists Warn Recession Recovery Will Be Slow; Facebook Daily Active Users Surge 11 Pct YoY
Today In Payments: Economists Warn Recession Recovery Will Be Slow; Facebook Daily Active Users Surge...
April 30, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, economists warn that the economic downturn isn’t finished yet, and Facebook reported better than expected earnings. Plus, the Federal Reserve is...

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Economic Data Show ‘One-Two Punch’ For Consumer Spending Rebound?
Economic Data Show ‘One-Two Punch’ For Consumer Spending Rebound?
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

Economic data released Thursday (April 30) may hint at a “one-two punch” for consumer spending — indicating a reluctance to spend now, yes, but paycheck...

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March Consumer Spending Sees Sharpest Drop On Record
March Consumer Spending Sees Sharpest Drop On Record
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

Consumer spending in the U.S. plummeted 7.5 percent in March, the steepest drop in 61 years, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage personal income,...

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Another 3.8 Million Americans File Jobless Claims, Bringing COVID Total Above 30 Million
Another 3.8 Million Americans File Jobless Claims, Bringing COVID Total Above 30 Million
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

COVID-19 continues to take its toll on the nation’s economy, as another 3.8 million Americans filed for jobless claims week ended April 25, the U.S....

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Economists Warn Recession Recovery Will Be Slow
Economists Warn Recession Recovery Will Be Slow
April 30, 2020  |  Economy

The coronavirus pandemic has triggered the biggest drop in the U.S. economy since the Great Recession, and economists are warning that the worst is yet...

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