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Retailers In Britain Say Sales Are The Worst In 10 Years

Retailers In Britain Say Sales Are The Worst In 10 Years
Retailers In Britain Say Sales Are The Worst In 10 Years
May 24, 2019  |  Economy

A survey of British retailers by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said retailers were witnessing the poorest sales performance this month in 10 years,...

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World Bank, IMF Debut Private Blockchain And ‘Quasi-Cryptocurrency’
World Bank, IMF Debut Private Blockchain And ‘Quasi-Cryptocurrency’
April 15, 2019  |  Blockchain

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are partnering up to launch a private blockchain and “quasi-cryptocurrency.” Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Brexit’s Fizzle Of A Timeline
Brexit’s Fizzle Of A Timeline
April 12, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

In Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” there’s a line that rings a bit true of Brexit: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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IMF Head Sees Cryptos ‘Shaking’ The System — But Will Banking Stay Shook?
IMF Head Sees Cryptos ‘Shaking’ The System — But Will Banking Stay Shook?
April 11, 2019  |  Banking

To quote a rock ‘n’ roll poet (Jerry Lee Lewis): Whole lotta shakin’ going on. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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IMF Forecasts Decrease In Growth For Slowed Global Economy In 2019
IMF Forecasts Decrease In Growth For Slowed Global Economy In 2019
April 09, 2019  |  Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a new forecast about worldwide economic growth that shows the global economy is faltering, according to a report...

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UK Study: Businesses See Fraudsters As ‘Ahead Of Industry’
UK Study: Businesses See Fraudsters As ‘Ahead Of Industry’
April 05, 2019  |  B2B Payments

 In the UK, might the fraudsters be getting ahead of the firms they are bilking? A recent study from Vocalink points to that sentiment, while...

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IMF Head Says Central Banks Should Look At Issuing Digital Currency
IMF Head Says Central Banks Should Look At Issuing Digital Currency
November 14, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

IMF head Christine Lagarde called on central banks to seriously consider issuing digital currency to fill the gap left by the declining use of cash....

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Europe Seeks SWIFT Alternative
Europe Seeks SWIFT Alternative
August 27, 2018  |  Europe

To help attain financial independence, Europe has reportedly been working on a money transfer system. It would be separate from the prevailing Society for Worldwide...

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Venezuelan Bolívar Loses Five Zeros
Venezuelan Bolívar Loses Five Zeros
July 27, 2018  |  International

The Venezuelan government said it will knock five zeros off its currency — the bolívar — instead of the three it had planned. According to...

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