Economy

Economy
Auto Lenders Brace for Higher Interest Rates, Recession
June 30, 2022

As the Federal Reserve boosts interest rates to beat inflation, all sorts of debt becomes more expensive. Much of the everyday focus may be on credit cards and mortgages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Inflation Concerns Drive Down Consumer Confidence Index
June 28, 2022

The Consumer Confidence Index hit its lowest level since February 2021, falling to 98.7, a report from the Confidence Board said Tuesday (June 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Durable Goods Report Shows Consumer Spending Holding Up Under Strain
June 27, 2022

Durable goods are proving … well, durable. 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 form, you agree...

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US Jobless Claims Remain Near Historic Low
June 23, 2022

Unemployment claims fell last week, remaining near their record low level, an indication of a tight American labor market even amid the threat of a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Inflation Is Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy’s Public Enemy
June 22, 2022

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UK Shoppers Feel Squeeze as Average Annual Grocery Bill Rises by £380 YoY
June 21, 2022

The Bank of England recently raised the key interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, and with the bank’s governor warning Britons that more hikes may be on the horizon, U.K. shoppers are experiencing interest rates approaching double figures. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Home Sales Prices Top $400K in May in Stalled Market With Higher Interest Rates
June 21, 2022

The median price of an existing U.S. home jumped 14.8% year over year in May to a record-setting $407,600, even as higher mortgage interest rates continue to add complexity to the market for buyers, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal Tuesday (June...

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Malaysia’s Carsome Group Puts Brakes on US-Singapore Dual Listing
June 21, 2022

Carsome Group is putting off plans to dual list as a publicly traded company on exchanges in the United States and Singapore because executives are concerned a decline in global financial conditions could reduce valuations for the used-car marketplace, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (June 21). Get...

Economy
Yellen Expects Inflation Through 2022, Economic Slowdown
June 19, 2022

There’s a high likelihood that the “unacceptably high” prices of recent months won’t recede in 2022, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, a report from Bloomberg said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...