global economy

The Coronavirus Is Making The Global Economy Sick
The Coronavirus Is Making The Global Economy Sick
February 13, 2020  |  International

As the newsday ended on Wednesday (Feb. 12), the coronavirus that started in China’s Wuhan — now officially named COVID-19 — claimed its latest economic...

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India’s Sluggish Economy Drags Down Global Growth Forecasts
India’s Sluggish Economy Drags Down Global Growth Forecasts
January 20, 2020  |  Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its forecasts for growth of the global economy, calling it sluggish, and said there isn’t any sign on...

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US, China Sign Partial Trade Agreement
US, China Sign Partial Trade Agreement
January 15, 2020  |  Economy

The signing of a partial trade agreement between the U.S. and China means goods and services will flow again, but uncertainties could still weigh on...

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ECB Moves Fuel Global Recession Fears
ECB Moves Fuel Global Recession Fears
September 12, 2019  |  Economy

Gloomy economic clouds keep gathering, and the latest example comes from Europe, as retailers and payment services providers shift more of their focus to the...

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Lower Bank Reserve Requirement Frees Up $126B For SMB Lending In China
Lower Bank Reserve Requirement Frees Up $126B For SMB Lending In China
September 06, 2019  |  International

To bolster the country’s economy, the central bank of China said it was reducing the amount of cash that banks need to have as reserves for...

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India’s Shadow Banks See Foreign Loans Tumble
India’s Shadow Banks See Foreign Loans Tumble
September 04, 2019  |  Banking

India’s shadow banks are struggling as defaults in the country’s credit market have risen. These lenders have signed $1.5 billion of foreign-currency loans so far...

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PayPal Canada Links Small Businesses To Cross-Border Shipping
PayPal Canada Links Small Businesses To Cross-Border Shipping
June 13, 2019  |  B2B Payments

PayPal is introducing a new solution for Canadian small businesses (SMBs) to lower their logistics costs when doing business with the U.S. The company announced...

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The Global Gig Worker’s Payment Satisfaction Roadmap
The Global Gig Worker’s Payment Satisfaction Roadmap
May 17, 2019  |  Disbursements

In the digital economy, geographical and physical borders are no longer barriers to employment. The doors to opportunity are wide open for anyone willing and...

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Instant IDV: Digital Security’s Next Big Thing?
Instant IDV: Digital Security’s Next Big Thing?
May 08, 2019  |  Authentication

Anything that grows faces various challenges, and even choke points — those things that can directly or indirectly cut off oxygen and other fuel, and...

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