economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

US Consumers’ Savings Dip from Pandemic-Era Highs

US Consumers’ Savings Dip from Pandemic-Era Highs
US Consumers’ Savings Dip from Pandemic-Era Highs
November 23, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

Headlines show the employment picture is brightening a bit, economies are reopening … and perhaps, just perhaps, U.S. households are feeling more sanguine about their...

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Europe’s COVID Spike Leads to Slump in Payments Stocks
Europe’s COVID Spike Leads to Slump in Payments Stocks
November 23, 2021  |  Stock Index

Visa, Mastercard and other payments stocks were on the decline on Tuesday (Nov. 23) amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in Europe. Get the Full...

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UN Calls for Support Before Afghani Banks Collapse
UN Calls for Support Before Afghani Banks Collapse
November 22, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The United Nations wants to help prop up the banks of Afghanistan as there has been an increase in people who can’t pay back their...

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October Retail Sales Beat Forecasts as Shoppers Get a Jump on the Holidays
October Retail Sales Beat Forecasts as Shoppers Get a Jump on the Holidays
November 16, 2021  |  Retail

U.S. retail and food services sales escalated last month to $638.2 billion, up 1.7% over the previous month and beating economists’ forecasts, according to a...

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Holidays Could be Tough for Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Holidays Could be Tough for Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
November 16, 2021  |  Loans

Thanksgiving is in front of us, though we all know the unofficial kickoff to the holiday spending season really happens before Black Friday. Get the...

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Supply Chain Woes Keep Coming as Average Wait Time Nears 17 Days
Supply Chain Woes Keep Coming as Average Wait Time Nears 17 Days
November 14, 2021  |  Supply Chain

Container ships are still having a difficult time reaching ports in a timely manner, with the average wait time at the ports of Los Angeles...

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With US Travel Ban Lifted, Cities, Hotels, Homeshares Compete for Int’l Tourists
With US Travel Ban Lifted, Cities, Hotels, Homeshares Compete for Int’l Tourists
November 11, 2021  |  Travel Payments

After more than an 18-month wait, the ending of broad pandemic-era restrictions has spawned a flurry of activity and excitement amongst hotels, airlines and essentially...

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Growing Concerns About Inflation, Supply Chains Garner ‘All Hands on Deck’ Response
Growing Concerns About Inflation, Supply Chains Garner ‘All Hands on Deck’ Response
November 10, 2021  |  Supply Chain

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