Economy

Economy
Why Younger Americans Are More Optimistic About the Economy
March 10, 2026

How do Americans feel about the economy right now? That may depend on whether they remember the rise of disco and the fall of parachute pants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Fed Says Americans Hold Dim View of Future Job Prospects
March 09, 2026

Americans’ expectations about their ability to switch jobs is at an all-time low. 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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Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending
March 06, 2026

The latest labor market figures delivered an unexpected turn, with payrolls shrinking in February and the unemployment rate ticking higher, raising new questions about whether consumer confidence and spending power can maintain their steadiness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Cautious Consumers Cause Earnings Slump for Discretionary Brands
March 06, 2026

Companies in the S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector are lagging behind other sectors in earnings due tohigh costs and soft demand, Bloomberg reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Tax Refunds Fuel Unexpected Used Car Price Spike
March 06, 2026

Wholesale used vehicle prices increased by 4% year over year in February, driven by warmer weather and larger-than-usual tax refunds, Cox Automotive reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Fed Data Shows Labor Economy Anchoring Consumer Spending
March 04, 2026

The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book, released on Wednesday (March 4), describes a U.S. economy advancing at a restrained pace, a finding that corresponds with  PYMNTS Intelligence data showing that millions of workers remain employed yet financially unsettled, while still opening their wallets to underpin...

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American Factories Reverse 40-Month Slump With New Growth
March 03, 2026

The manufacturing sector saw more economic activity in February, marking the second consecutive month of growth and only the third month of growth in the past 40 months, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said Tuesday (March 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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NY Fed Chief Sees Growing Divide Between Low-Income and High-Income Households
March 03, 2026

A top Federal Reserve official said he sees an increasing divide between low-income and high-income households. 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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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...