US Economy

US Corporates Building Up Cash Reserves

US Corporates Building Up Cash Reserves
US Corporates Building Up Cash Reserves
November 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

U.S. companies are hoarding their cash more than they were a year ago, according to the latest analysis by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)....

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US Economy Resilient, But Consumers Give (Rate Hike) Pause?
US Economy Resilient, But Consumers Give (Rate Hike) Pause?
October 28, 2016  |  News

The United States quickened its rate of economic expansion as measured by Gross Domestic Product, and in fact notched its fastest pace in two years....

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Startups Not Revving Up US Economic Growth
Startups Not Revving Up US Economic Growth
October 24, 2016  |  Payment Methods

The image of the startup carries with it thoughts of high-flying product design teams, funding rounds and innovations that change (maybe) the very fabric of...

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Job Growth Undershoots Expectations, But Enough for Rate Hikes?
Job Growth Undershoots Expectations, But Enough for Rate Hikes?
October 07, 2016  |  News

The United States economy logged some job growth in September, with wages also on the upswing.  The latest statistic released Friday by the Labor Department...

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Tough To Find Good Help These Days?
Tough To Find Good Help These Days?
September 08, 2016  |  PYMNTS Data Lab

The U.S. job market has lots of openings, but not for lack of effort in trying to fill them. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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US Businesses’ June Growth Up 172K Jobs
US Businesses’ June Growth Up 172K Jobs
July 08, 2016  |  PYMNTS Data Lab

In the United States, companies added 172,000 jobs in June, The New York Times reported on Thursday (July 7), and this indicates that hiring may been on...

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Warning Signs For Storefronts And Payments A-Flashing In GDP Stats?
Warning Signs For Storefronts And Payments A-Flashing In GDP Stats?
April 28, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Just when we thought the U.S. economy was firing on all cylinders, it appears there is some sand in the engine. Get the Full Story...

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Consumer Spending Fuels GDP Growth
Consumer Spending Fuels GDP Growth
March 28, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

The United States economy managed to eke out a gain that was faster than estimated in preliminary results, with the consumer, yet again, acting as...

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