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Corporate Lending and Spending in ‘Wait and See’ Mode Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Corporate Lending and Spending in ‘Wait and See’ Mode Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Corporate Lending and Spending in ‘Wait and See’ Mode Amid Tariff Uncertainty
April 21, 2025  |  Earnings

Through the past few weeks, bank earnings and American Express’ latest results point to a commercial lending environment where demand is muted in real estate,...

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The Digital Asset Primer: On-Chain Tokenization for Payments Professionals
The Digital Asset Primer: On-Chain Tokenization for Payments Professionals
April 21, 2025  |  Blockchain

The convenience, security and speed of digital innovation have reshaped the way businesses and individuals transact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Breakup of Meta, Google May Spur New AI Innovation Wave, Analysts Say
Breakup of Meta, Google May Spur New AI Innovation Wave, Analysts Say
April 21, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Just as companies are ramping up their artificial intelligence (AI) deployments in areas ranging from customer service to manufacturing, the U.S. government is seeking to...

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Strategic Listening Turns Customer Conversations Into Profitable Growth
Strategic Listening Turns Customer Conversations Into Profitable Growth
April 21, 2025  |  Connected Economy

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Inside the Tariff Turbulence From the Epicenter of American Agriculture
Inside the Tariff Turbulence From the Epicenter of American Agriculture
April 21, 2025  |  Connected Economy

In the fields of the Midwest, the real impact of geopolitical maneuvering plays out in the price of corn, the strain on lending, and the...

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New Data: US Businesses Face Cross-Border Payments Paradox Amid Digital Wallet Surge
New Data: US Businesses Face Cross-Border Payments Paradox Amid Digital Wallet Surge
April 21, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

A surprising divide is emerging as digital wallets cement their status in the United States’ payments ecosystem. While American consumers confidently use these wallets to...

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CE 100 Index Slips 0.2% as United Healthcare Plunges After Earnings
CE 100 Index Slips 0.2% as United Healthcare Plunges After Earnings
April 21, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index barely budged in a holiday-shortened trading week, down 0.2%.  Earnings continued to dominate the headlines, and six pillars were lower, while...

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Corporates Pressure Banks to Accelerate Instant Payments Adoption
Corporates Pressure Banks to Accelerate Instant Payments Adoption
April 21, 2025  |  Faster Payments

Tariffs are here, inflation is sticky, and supply chains and vendor relationships are in flux. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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45% of Middle-Market Firms Report Increased Use of GenAI
45% of Middle-Market Firms Report Increased Use of GenAI
April 21, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

GenAI is rapidly shifting from back-office experimentation to the strategic core of finance departments at major U.S. corporations, according to a PYMNTS report, “CFOs Envision...

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