Global trade policy, long an abstract debate, now directly impacts the pocketbooks and grocery carts of consumers in the United States. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Stock Out. The Impact of Tariffs on Consumer Product Prices and Availability” reveals how global trade policies are transforming into...
The back-to-the-office movement is proving to be a powerful catalyst for significant shifts in consumer purchasing behavior, impacting everything from daily meal choices to long-term spending patterns. A recent report from PYMNTS Intelligence, titled “How People Pay: Consumer Spending Habits Change as Workers Return to the...
A recent report challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding online shopping, revealing that the digital divide among age groups is narrowing, with older generations engaging in eCommerce at rates comparable to their younger counterparts. Published by PYMNTS Intelligence, “How People Pay: Payment Choice Depends on Shopping...
Generation Z is rewriting the rules of engagement for the financial services sector. Full stop. As the first true digital natives, their expectations, spending patterns and banking preferences are shaping the future of payments, credit and commerce. Drawing on PYMNTS Intelligence research from 2025, as...
The June Survey of Consumer Expectations by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, released Tuesday (July 8), found at least some optimism on inflation, where price increases are still likely to be elevated, but at a slowing pace. Spending expectations were tempered, but income...
As the Fourth of July holiday swings into high gear, the classic sentiment of “Made in America” often takes center stage. But in an era of fluctuating tariffs, does this ideal still hold significant sway for U.S. consumers? And perhaps most importantly, how does it...
Amid persistent financial strain for many U.S. households, a new report highlights how convenience services, often seen as time-savers, have become a focal point for household budgeting and spending adjustments. A PYMNTS report, “How Do Consumers Weigh Convenience Services Against Financial Pressure? It’s About Buying...
Consumer confidence got a rebound headed into summer. The University of Michigan’s June Consumer Sentiment Index, released Friday (June 27), recorded a 16% surge from May, marking its first increase in six months. The rise reflects a broad-based improvement across various facets of the economy,...
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,...