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China Uses Monetary Policy To Cure China’s Economic, Viral Ills

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Can monetary policy cure the ills of an economic slowdown caused by the Coronavirus ? That target was slated to be announced at the National People’s Congress scheduled for early March, which is now delayed. China may be about to find out. News came on Tuesday (Feb. No easy fix is in sight.

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Coronavirus: Amazon Adjusts Attendance Policy; Trip.com Chairman, CEO To Stop Taking Salaries

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Meanwhile, because of the continued proliferation of the coronavirus, Amazon is offering a more flexible attendance policy for warehouse workers and other staff, CNBC reported. All of the nation’s schools were previously shuttered until mid-March.

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Visa Seeks Patent On System To Turn Government Currencies Into Digital Blockchain Versions

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A central entity may implement a monetary policy and issue currency. A central entity may maintain exclusive rights to create or destroy currency in a region such as a nation. A central entity may be associated with a government of such a region.”.

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Bipartisan Policy Center Report Urges Small Business Financial Reforms

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A new report by the Bipartisan Policy Center recommended several reforms that would help the U.S. Small businesses are essential job generators, and the major driver of economic growth and vibrancy for all regions of the country.”.

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WHO Warns Europe Is Entering ‘Acute’ Phase Of Pandemic

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that Europe is likely entering into the “acute” phase of the COVID-19 pandemic as nations scramble to quell the latest surge in infections. in particular, has been extremely hard-hit. in particular, has been extremely hard-hit. “We To date, Europe has confirmed approximately 27.5

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Slow Economic Growth, Continuing COVID Outbreaks Could Impact EU's Public, Private Sectors, IMF Says

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The fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 are expected to be weaker than forecasted unless “pandemic dynamics change significantly,” the IMF stated, indicating fiscal and monetary stimulus could be necessary in order to help support the region. “A The IMF pointed to the 390 billion euro ($465.8

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Demand For Faster Payments Skyrockets

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Treasury’s difficulties getting relief money to individuals, has renewed calls for the government to accelerate its FedNow national real-time payments network, still not expected to be operational until at least 2023. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) disbursement fiasco, coupled with the U.S.

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