Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. While 10 of the 12 districts reported slight or modest growth, Boston and San Francisco said there was no change in activity, the...
The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. The less good news: They also expect the economy to grow at a much slower rate this year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (Jan. 14). Economists surveyed by WSJ reduced the probability...
Strong consumer spending this summer helped drive economic growth in the U.S. Figures released Thursday (Oct. 26) by the U.S. Commerce Department showed gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at a seasonally- and inflation-adjusted 4.9% yearly rate in the third quarter, the fastest pace in two years. Real GDP rose...
Real-time payments have revolutionized the global financial landscape, fostering greater efficiency, convenience and inclusion. Countries worldwide are embracing real-time payment systems to meet the growing demand for instant transactions. Real-time payments offer advantages such as reduced fraud, 24/7 accessibility and faster settlements for businesses and...
October 06, 2023
Real-time payments have revolutionized the global financial landscape, fostering greater efficiency, convenience and inclusion. Countries worldwide are embracing real-time payment systems to meet the growing demand for instant transactions. Real-time payments offer advantages such as reduced fraud, 24/7 accessibility and faster settlements for businesses and consumers. Despite widespread adoption, challenges persist, including interoperability concerns and […]
September 01, 2023
The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get immediate access to their funds....
July 05, 2023
Real-time payments have gained significant traction worldwide, revolutionizing how consumers and businesses conduct financial transactions. Many countries have successfully implemented real-time payment systems to enhance efficiency and meet the growing...
June 01, 2023
Each country implementing real-time payment methods has to balance various factors, including its banked population, the current favored payment schemes of the populace and penetration of digital payment methods, among...
June 11, 2024
A new report from the World Bank has good news and bad news about the global economy. The good news, according to the Global Economics Prospects 2024 report issued Tuesday (June 11), is that global growth remains steady, inflation has dropped to a three-year low and financial conditions have improved. “Yet, more than four years […]
May 29, 2024
Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. While 10 of the 12 districts reported slight...
January 14, 2024
The good news: Economists are less confident the U.S. will see a recession. The less good news: They also expect the economy to grow at a much slower rate this year, The...
October 26, 2023
Strong consumer spending this summer helped drive economic growth in the U.S. Figures released Thursday (Oct. 26) by the U.S. Commerce Department showed gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at a seasonally- and inflation-adjusted 4.9%...
