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BofA Economists See AI Creating New Types of Jobs
March 02, 2026

Bank of America Securities economists said the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is more likely to create new kinds of jobs than to simply eliminate jobs, Seeking Alpha reported Sunday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Senate’s AFFORD Act Seeks New Capital for Underserved Markets
February 27, 2026

A bill introduced in the Senate Thursday (Feb. 26) would strengthen the role of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) in improving capital access and economic development in underserved communities, its supporters say. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Tariff Whiplash in Washington Leaves CFOs Managing Cash Cycle Fallout
February 23, 2026

The global tariff environment has shown CFOs and procurement leaders that operational assumptions can be proven wrong at the drop of a hat. 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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Fed Governor Says US Likely Lost Jobs in 2025
February 23, 2026

A leading Federal Reserve official says that employment in the U.S. likely declined last year. 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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Middle-Market Confidence Splits in 2026 as Tariffs and Supply Chains Weigh on High-Uncertainty Firms
February 20, 2026

Uncertainty is no longer a background condition for middle-market firms. It is now a measurable cost center. 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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Furniture Companies Fear Tariff Future Regardless of SCOTUS Decision
February 19, 2026

The Supreme Court could rule on President Donald Trump’s tariffs any day now. 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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Fed Flags Structural Weak Spots in Stablecoins and Digital Money Funds
February 17, 2026

Every financial crisis has a villain that nobody saw coming. In 2008, it was mortgage-backed securities. In March 2020, it was prime money market funds, which saw investors pull billions in days as panic spread through the system. Now, researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank...

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Companies Ramp Up Prices Following Holiday Break
February 16, 2026

Consumers enjoyed a break from price increases during the holiday shopping season. 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...

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Inflation Data Supports Optimism as Consumers Adapt
February 13, 2026

The latest inflation data released Friday (Feb 13) point to a continued easing of price pressures, particularly in categories that define household necessity rather than discretionary spending, offering consumers incremental but tangible relief. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...