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Trade War Triggers Apple’s Biggest Weekly 2019 Decline
Apple // May 13, 2019

Apple shares were down as much as 9 percent for the week on Friday (May 10) in response to the U.S.’ escalating trade war with China. The fall represents the tech giant’s biggest weekly decline for 2019, with the company losing about $75 billion of...

Procurement Execs Brace For USMCA Impact
B2B Payments // April 22, 2019

In the wake of the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement (the framework that outlines trade tariffs between the U.S., Mexico and Canada), analysts predict long-term impacts to supply chains as organizations adjust to shifting profit flows and supplier agreements. In an article penned for Forbes on...

Trade Disputes Make Long-Lasting Mark On Global Supply Chains
B2B Payments // April 18, 2019

While the U.S. and China continue the tedious process of smoothing out trade tensions, possible new trade disputes are emerging between the U.S. and Europe, with analysts warning of long-lasting impacts on the world’s supply chain routes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Walmart, Dollar Tree Step Up Pressure On Chinese Suppliers
B2B Payments // November 29, 2018

The impacts of ongoing trade disputes between the U.S. and China are beginning to be felt by suppliers, according to Wall Street Journal reports on Wednesday (Nov. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Regulators Investigate China’s Ex-Securities Regulator

May 19, 2019
Liu Shiyu, the former head of China’s securities regulator, is being investigated for violating anti-corruption laws. 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 […]

Trade War Triggers Apple’s Biggest Weekly 2019 Decline

May 13, 2019
Apple shares were down as much as 9 percent for the week on Friday (May 10) in response to the U.S.’ escalating trade war with China. The fall represents the...

Consumer Confidence Hits An 18-Year High

September 25, 2018
With a strong labor market and expectations for more growth in the economy, consumer confidence in the U.S. reached an 18-year high in September. Get the Full Story Complete the...

US Retail Sales Rose Higher In July

August 16, 2018
U.S. retail sales rose higher than expected last month — a sign that the economy remained strong early in the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...