Economy

Economy
Banks Paint Different Portraits On Debt, Economic Boom’s Longevity
October 31, 2018

Call it a tale of two consumers — or perhaps a bifurcation of credit outlooks. 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,...

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P&G, Unilever Raise Prices Due To Inflation
October 28, 2018

Some of the world’s largest consumer goods makers are gearing up to increase prices in an effort to contend with increasing costs of raw materials. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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GDP Continues Growth Trajectory On Consumer Spending
October 26, 2018

Data from the Commerce Department Friday (October 26) show an initial reading of GDP growth for the third quarter at 3.5 percent annualized, boosted by consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Tech Stocks, Quickly Falling From Investors’ Favor?
October 11, 2018

At this writing at least, it ain’t over yet – the selling, that is. 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...

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Rate Hikes Hint At Credit-Card Debt Trap
October 10, 2018

Now, it seems, interest rates have garnered some, well, interest. 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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Behind Stock Selloff And Yield Rise, Hints At Consumer Impact?
October 05, 2018

Stock gains – they yield for yield gains. 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...

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ADP: September Job Growth Highest In Seven Months
October 03, 2018

The pace of job growth quickened in September, to a level not seen in seven months, according to data released Wednesday by ADP and Moody’s Analytics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Consumer Confidence Hits An 18-Year High
September 25, 2018

With a strong labor market and expectations for more growth in the economy, consumer confidence in the U.S. reached an 18-year high in September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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China Tariffs Add To Retailer Holiday Worries
September 24, 2018

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (well, if you squint and aim your gaze past the Halloween decorations). And from a U.S. retailer’s point of view, Christmas is beginning to look like a victim in the budding U.S.-China trade war. Get the Full...