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Chapter 11 Watch: Sports Authority Sells, Layoffs Hamstring MCX

PYMNTS

When it comes to retail bankruptcies, do you want the good news or the bad news first? The good news: In a marked departure from the months preceding it, no major retailers filed for bankruptcy protection this week. 1, 2004 and May 13, 2010. Bankruptcies. Way to rub it in, TJX. According to a ruling from the U.S.

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Guest Post: 2Q Financial Markets and Economics Update - Second Quarter 2024

Jeff For Banks

Consumer spending and retail sales are declining this quarter as people cope with high inflation, especially on food prices. Retail store closings have escalated as sales weaken and retail theft skyrockets. Dorothy recently retired from Penn Community Bank where she worked since 2004. Manufacturing is weak.

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Frictionless Payments Take Center Stage at Money 20/20

Gonzobanker

Some of the best discussions from Money 20/20 centered around three key megatrends: Megatrend #1 – Retailers Want the Smart POS. Retailer perspective sessions emphasized improving the consumer’s buying experience versus the payment experience. Keep your eyes on this innovator.

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Guest Post: 2013 Economic Year in Review and Outlook by Banker Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

No wonder retailers were slashing prices for the Christmas holiday spending season. DJ 01/06/14 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis. Real GDP grew by 4.1%

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

They must not see falling oil prices, weak GDP growth, falling gold prices, a narrowing Treasury-TIPS spread, rising debt levels, lower consumer spending, a low labor force participation rate, low productivity, and consumer prices so weak that major retail companies are closing stores at a record pace. Rising debt levels will not stop them.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

The economy is slowing, as seen in the auto, housing, manufacturing, and retail sectors. 04/15/19 Dorothy Jaworski has worked at large and small banks for over 30 years; much of that time has been spent in investment portfolio management, risk management, and financial analysis. Who said anything about rate cuts?

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Although the economy is looking a little bit tired, I believe that consumers will continue to spend, with retail sales rising, albeit with some volatility. Dorothy has been with Penn Community Bank and its predecessor since November, 2004. The Outlook I am sticking to my forecast of real GDP growth of +2.0% this year, following +2.9%