Global Debt Spike Has Some Central Bankers Worried

Global Debt Spike Has Some Central Bankers Worried
Global Debt Spike Has Some Central Bankers Worried
September 09, 2019  |  Economy

As the U.S.-China trade war continues and economies take a dive, already low global interest rates could drop even further, The Wall Street Journal reported...

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Data Shows China Slowdown Much Worse Than China Admits
Data Shows China Slowdown Much Worse Than China Admits
September 09, 2019  |  Economy

China’s second-quarter economic data shows a 6.2 percent growth; however, economists and investors believe the numbers are worse than what is being officially released, The...

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Why WeWork’s IPO Strategy Could Make Investors Swipe Left
Why WeWork’s IPO Strategy Could Make Investors Swipe Left
September 06, 2019  |  Investments

IPOs are a bit like dating -- firms want to be as attractive as possible to investors getting in at the public debut. Money-losing WeWork...

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US Payment Card Market Tops $6T
US Payment Card Market Tops $6T
September 05, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Commercial and consumer cards issued in the U.S. generated $6.13 trillion in spending for goods and services in 2018, The Nilson Report said in a...

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Target Punts Tariff Costs To Suppliers To Minimize Consumer Impact
Target Punts Tariff Costs To Suppliers To Minimize Consumer Impact
September 05, 2019  |  Retail

To minimize the impact of tariffs on consumer goods from China, Target is reportedly telling its suppliers to handle tariff costs. The retailer, along with...

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Grab Accelerates AI Expansion With $150M
Grab Accelerates AI Expansion With $150M
September 05, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Grab is planning to earmark $150 million for additional research into artificial intelligence (AI), Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Sept. 5).  Over the next year, the...

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Apple To Challenge Huawei With Lower-Cost iPhone
Apple To Challenge Huawei With Lower-Cost iPhone
September 04, 2019  |  Retail

To retake ground lost in China to Huawei and competitors, as well as to win emerging market shoppers, Apple will reportedly roll out a lower-cost...

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Amazon Trials Hand Recognition Payment Method At Whole Foods
Amazon Trials Hand Recognition Payment Method At Whole Foods
September 04, 2019  |  Amazon Payments

Amazon is testing a new payment system that uses handprints for checkout instead of a card or an app, The New York Post reported on...

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Mastercard Joins Marco Polo Global Trade Finance Network
Mastercard Joins Marco Polo Global Trade Finance Network
September 04, 2019  |  Mastercard

Mastercard announced it has joined the Marco Polo Network. The network — and its more than 25 member banks — aims to unlock a potential...

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