Global Economy news and trends

Tariffs Force Chinese Sellers to Raise Prices or Leave Amazon
eCommerce // April 10, 2025

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EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
Economy // February 05, 2025

The European Union is reportedly prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump imposes threatened tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Trump’s Trade War Shocks Markets And Back Offices
Connected Economy // February 03, 2025

The everyday goods of life increasingly come from everywhere. Tomatoes are shipped in from Canada, avocados and beer from Mexico, and cheap electronics and apparel from China. And that’s just across grocery and retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Procter & Gamble CFO Sees ‘Right Price Levels’ in US Market Amid Global Challenges
Earnings // October 18, 2024

Recent challenges in key markets, particularly China and the Middle East, have significantly impacted sales for major corporations like Procter & Gamble, which reported a 1% decline in first-quarter net sales, to $21.7 billion, reflecting the effects of a sluggish Chinese economy and ongoing geopolitical tensions...

Interviews & Exclusives
Study Finds Digital Engagement of Consumers Worldwide Jumped 1.2% in Q2

September 22, 2022
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As SMBs Grapple With Virus, No Assurance From Insurance

March 17, 2020
The coronavirus continues to have reverberations across the global stage, and is especially impacting developed economies, and in particular, the small businesses that are a key foundation of  those economies....

The Global Gig Worker’s Payment Satisfaction Roadmap

May 17, 2019
In the digital economy, geographical and physical borders are no longer barriers to employment. The doors to opportunity are wide open for anyone willing and able to join the global...

Instant IDV: Digital Security’s Next Big Thing?

May 08, 2019
Anything that grows faces various challenges, and even choke points — those things that can directly or indirectly cut off oxygen and other fuel, and slow or even eliminate further...

Quick Reads
World Bank Slashes Growth Projections Due to Tariff ‘Discord’

June 10, 2025
The World Bank says tariff-related discord is threatening 80 years of global prosperity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Tariffs Force Chinese Sellers to Raise Prices or Leave Amazon

April 10, 2025
U.S. tariffs have reportedly left Chinese companies on Amazon with a tough choice: Hike their prices, or leave the platform altogether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs

February 05, 2025
The European Union is reportedly prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump imposes threatened tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Global Trade Faces Slowdown as Economic Growth Weakens

August 09, 2023
The world is facing a major slowdown in global trade as economic growth weakens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...