Consumer Insights

Consumer Insights
Consumers Say Merchants Shifting Blame for Higher Prices to Tariffs
June 26, 2025

Getting married this summer? Know someone who is? A wedding dress will set you back on average $2,100, according to The Knot. While that’s roughly on par with prior years, the stasis may not last, due to the administration’s fluctuating tariff policy against most countries,...

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Spending Dips 13% As Gen Z Makes Saving ‘Cool’
June 25, 2025

For younger Americans in the Generation Z cohort, spending is out, while saving is reportedly in. 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...

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35% of Consumers Regularly Face Hundreds in Unplanned Expenses
June 24, 2025

Recent research reveals that a significant portion of consumers regularly face substantial unplanned expenses, reshaping how financial institutions must approach credit offerings and consumer flexibility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income sources known as side hustles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
June 17, 2025

The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. 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. By completing this...

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Only 40% of US Consumers Plan Their Next Financial Move
June 16, 2025

A fundamental shift in consumer financial behavior is redefining the landscape for banking institutions, revealing that even high income doesn’t guarantee proactive money management when the economy gets tight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Gen Z’s Digital Expectations Force Banks Into Innovation Overdrive
June 16, 2025

The most digitally-native cohort is rapidly reshaping the financial services landscape. With their purchasing power projected to reach $12 trillion in just five years and a staggering $84 trillion in assets by 2045, GenZ represents an undeniable force for banks worldwide. However, their unique behaviors...

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Consumer Sentiment Rebounds but Remains Below Pre-Tariff Levels
June 13, 2025

There has been a moderate rebound in consumer sentiment, but overall, consumers’ attitudes are below pre-tariff levels. 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...

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New York Fed: Consumers Expect Inflation to Slow
June 09, 2025

Consumers’ expectations about the direction of inflation broadly improved in May. 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. By completing...