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Australia and US Propose Oversight as Industry Urges California AI Bill Signing
Artificial Intelligence // September 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence experts are advocating for safety legislation in California, while Australia is introducing a national AI regulation plan, marking a worldwide trend toward increased AI governance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Commerce Department to Release Rules on Connected Vehicles
Connected Economy // July 23, 2024

The U.S. Commerce Department plans to unveil proposed regulations next month concerning connected vehicles, with a specific focus on critical software components manufactured in China and other nations deemed as adversaries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
Economy // November 30, 2023

The latest data on personal spending matched expectations. 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...

Dual Punches of Inflation, Russian Attack Trigger Consumer Spending Slowdown
Economy // March 31, 2022

With the dual punches of runaway inflation and the ongoing Russian attack on Ukraine, consumer spending in February went up at a slower pace of 0.2%, down from a revised 2.7% increase in January, according to the Thursday (March 31) report from the U.S. Commerce...

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As US Data Moves to Blockchain, Should Businesses Follow?

August 29, 2025
It’s no secret the Trump Administration loves bitcoin and crypto. And as news this week from the Department of Commerce shows, that enthusiasm is now spilling over across the rest of the government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Commerce Department to Release Rules on Connected Vehicles

July 23, 2024
The U.S. Commerce Department plans to unveil proposed regulations next month concerning connected vehicles, with a specific focus on critical software components manufactured in China and other nations deemed as...

Quick Reads
Dual Punches of Inflation, Russian Attack Trigger Consumer Spending Slowdown

March 31, 2022
With the dual punches of runaway inflation and the ongoing Russian attack on Ukraine, consumer spending in February went up at a slower pace of 0.2%, down from a revised 2.7% increase in January, according to the Thursday (March 31) report from the U.S. Commerce Department.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

Aircraft Demand Drop Triggers Downturn in US Durable Goods Orders

November 24, 2021
The U.S. Commerce Department on Wednesday (Nov. 24) released a report showing a surprise drop in new orders for durable goods manufactured in the country in October, with the decline...

Durable Goods Order Decline Steepest In 15 Months

November 22, 2018
Orders for durable goods in the U.S. declined the most in 15 months in October as demand for transportation equipment suffered a sharp decline, the Financial Times reported. Get the...

Retail Sales Dip To Record Six-Year Low

January 18, 2016
New figures from the U.S. Commerce Department show that the retail industry last year experienced its worst sales since 2009. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...