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Pandemic Predictions: Holiday Forecasts Depend On Three Factors

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When the pandemic first took hold of the retail industry in March and April, the phrase “it’s hard to forecast during a pandemic” was heard in most every executive interview or earnings call. Now that the holiday sales season is imminent, the operative phrase is … well … “let’s try to forecast during a pandemic.”. economic forecaster.

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Today In Payments: PNC Advances $11.6B BBVA Purchase Deal; US Economic Forecasts Grim Amid Escalating COVID-19

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US Economic Forecasts Grim Amid Escalating COVID-19. Fears of economic freefall are mounting as the U.S. The all-cash deal gives PNC the U.S. unit of Spain-headquartered BBVA. The new combined bank will be the fifth-largest retail bank in the country.

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Walmart Crushes Earnings; eCommerce Soars 74 Pct

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Walmart announced its first-quarter earnings this morning (May 19), crushing even the highest expectations for in-store as well as eCommerce revenue. In-store comps were up 10 percent over 2019 and eCommerce spiked 74 percent as consumers stocked up on essential and nonessential goods. It is now available in 2,000 stores.

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World Bank Downgrades India’s GDP Forecast

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The World Bank has downgraded India’s GDP forecast due to a decrease in domestic demand. In such a weak economic environment, structural issues surface and the weak financial sector is becoming a drag on growth.”. The report follows the Reserve Bank of India’s ( RBI ) move earlier this month to cut its economic growth projection to 6.1

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Today In Payments: China Drops GDP Target; Dubai Creating Free Trading eCommerce Zone

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In today’s top news, China has opted not to set any economy growth forecast amid the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, and Dubai is creating a free trade zone for eCommerce. China Drops GDP Target Due To Economic Instability. Dubai Creating $870M Free Trading Zone For eCommerce. In 2019, China’s economy grew 6.1

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Latest Economic Data Sends Mixed Signals About Consumer Holiday Spend

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1) after the first major data report of the fourth quarter showed a continuation of America’s recent economic woes. New figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that personal income fell 2.7 An Uncertain Spending Forecast .

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Walmart Forecasting A Big Finish For 2018

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As was the case in the previous quarter, eCommerce sales and grocery were big winners for Walmart, and same-store sales logged their 16th consecutive quarter of growth. We have momentum in the business as we execute our plan and benefit from a favorable economic environment in the U.S.,” percent analysts were forecasting.