Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but, in rare cases, can be lethal. In cows and pigs they may cause diarrhea, while in chickens it can cause an upper respiratory disease.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Coronavirus Cases Climb; Dow Sinks Along With Mortgage Rates 
Coronavirus Cases Climb; Dow Sinks Along With Mortgage Rates 
February 24, 2020  |  International

As the Coronavirus spreads beyond the borders of Asia, its effects are casting a widening shadow that is being felt in just about every industry,...

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Coronavirus Ripple Effect: Cross-Border Tourism, Retail Sales and Supply Chains Down
Coronavirus Ripple Effect: Cross-Border Tourism, Retail Sales and Supply Chains Down
February 24, 2020  |  International

Not all black swan events are created equally, at least when it comes to certain business verticals. Amid the plunging stock markets, and speculation about...

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Grab Backs Off Ending Singapore Driver Incentive Program
Grab Backs Off Ending Singapore Driver Incentive Program
February 24, 2020  |  Ridesharing

Following criticism, rideshare app Grab will not be ceasing to offer driver benefits as planned, as drivers worry about funds in the middle of the...

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Fates Of Millions Of Chinese SMBs Await Banks’ Actions On Virus
Fates Of Millions Of Chinese SMBs Await Banks’ Actions On Virus
February 23, 2020  |  International

Millions of Chinese businesses face turmoil and strife in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and are looking to the banks for lifelines and loans. A...

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5G Network Rollout Delayed In China, Flights Canceled Due To Coronavirus
5G Network Rollout Delayed In China, Flights Canceled Due To Coronavirus
February 21, 2020  |  International

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail....

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Fed’s Bullard Sees Coronavirus As Having ‘Short-Term’ Impact
Fed’s Bullard Sees Coronavirus As Having ‘Short-Term’ Impact
February 21, 2020  |  Economy

Call the Coronavirus a short-term blip, perhaps, or a temporary shock. But one that does not need policy moves by the Federal Reserve Bank. In...

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Delivery Wars, B2B Payments, Cereal Makers Top This Week’s News
Delivery Wars, B2B Payments, Cereal Makers Top This Week’s News
February 21, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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Today In Payments: NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of Fraud; Apple Considers Letting Users Change Default Apps
Today In Payments: NYC Taxi Commission Accused Of Fraud; Apple Considers Letting Users Change Default...
February 21, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news, the New York attorney general accused the Taxi and Limousine Commission of drastically inflating the price of taxi medallions, and...

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Samsung Production Backlogged In Vietnam Due To Coronavirus
Samsung Production Backlogged In Vietnam Due To Coronavirus
February 21, 2020  |  International

Vietnam’s supply chain is suffering from the impact of the coronavirus epidemic, which could stall production of the latest Samsung smartphones, the Ministry of Industry...

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