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Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags
August 07, 2026

The economy is beginning to inspire confidence again, but Americans are not convinced that confidence will arrive in their own wallets anytime soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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The Conference Board: Geopolitical Concerns Are Easing but CEOs Remain Cautious
August 06, 2026

CEOs are generally feeling more optimistic, but clouds remain on the horizon. The Q3 2026 installment of the Conference Board’s CEO Confidence™ report, released Thursday (Aug. 6), shows an improvement in sentiment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Federal Reserve Readies Pilot Survey to Gauge Private Credit Markets
August 05, 2026

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York plan to launch a pilot survey of the U.S. private credit market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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AI Now Responsible for a Third of US Economic Growth
August 04, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI)-related developments could be driving around one-third of America’s economic growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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New York Sues Kalshi in Fight Over Prediction Market Regulations
July 31, 2026

New York State is upping the ante in the battle over regulation of prediction markets. Attorney General Letitia James on Friday (July 31) filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in New York Supreme Court in Manhattan, claiming the platform is operating an illegal gambling business. Get the...

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Mets Partner With Novig in First MLB Prediction Market Deal
July 30, 2026

Novig and the New York Mets have signed an agreement that they said is the first partnership between a Major League Baseball franchise and a prediction market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Consumer Spending Outpaces War Headwinds to Fuel 1.5% GDP Growth
July 30, 2026

Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed in the second quarter, according to an advance estimatereleased Thursday (July 30) by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Binance.US Prepares CFTC Application to Launch Prediction Markets
July 29, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US aims to offer prediction markets to customers, Crypto in America journalist and host Eleanor Terrett said in a Wednesday (July 29) post on X, citing Binance.US CEO Stephen Gregory’s comments on stage at Rare Evo: A Blockchain Event. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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The Cost of Showing Up Is Changing the Price of Labor
July 29, 2026

Ask what expensive gas does to a household, and you’ll get the familiar answer. It squeezes the budget. Less to spend, more to worry about. An affordability story, and a tired one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...