WASHINGTON (AP) – US consumer confidence fell to a reading of 92.6 in July as coronavirus infections spread in many parts of the country. The Conference Board, a New York research organization, reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell from a June reading of 98.3. The weakness stemmed from …
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“ Elon’s position is to maintain a high level of outrageous comment, he is not heavily involved in vaccines. Makes a great electric car. And their rockets work well. Then you are allowed to say these things. I hope he doesn’t confuse areas that he’s not too involved in. ‘ …
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Pedestrians in Washington pass a “We Are Open” restaurant sign during the Covid-19 outbreak on May 12. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters When it comes to the next coronavirus stimulus package and providing more direct financial aid, the question on the lips of most Americans is, “Will they or won’t they?” …
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Lenders who extend your credit, whether in the form of a car loan or a new credit card, review your credit score to decide how likely you are to pay off what you borrow. Your credit score falls between 300 (bad) and 850 (excellent). But to facilitate loan decisions, financial …
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Consumers are being rejected for all kinds of financial products, from personal and auto loans to credit cards. The Wall Street Journal, using data from Equifax, reports that credit card approvals totaled 483,000 in the week ending May 10, compared to 856,000 in the week ending March 22. Compared to …
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