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Consumers’ Incomes and Spending Rose 0.3% in June
July 31, 2025

Both incomes and consumer spending increased in June, according to estimates released Thursday (July 31) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Rarer Among Consumer Brands
July 31, 2025

How are the world’s consumer brands dealing with ongoing U.S. tariffs? 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...

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Economy Rebounds on Import Drop and Consumer Spending Strength
July 30, 2025

A drop in imports and a pickup in consumer spending led real gross domestic product (GDP) to return to growth in the second quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) advance estimate for the second quarter released Wednesday (July 30). Get the Full...

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Consumer Confidence Improves, but Job Prospect Concerns Remain
July 29, 2025

Consumer confidence reflected a cautiously improving outlook in July, according to The Conference Board. 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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US Labor Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Job Openings Drop
July 29, 2025

The U.S. labor market maintained stability in June, though signals of cooling are emerging amid shifting sectoral dynamics. 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...

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Durable Goods Orders Decline After Pre-Tariffs Surge
July 25, 2025

New orders for manufactured durable goods declined by 9.3% in June. 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...

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American Businesses Absorb Tariff Costs to Maintain Market Share
July 25, 2025

American businesses are reportedly absorbing most of the cost of new U.S. tariffs. 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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Third Straight Conference Board Drop Flags Recession Risk for Credit Portfolios
July 21, 2025

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.3% in June, following a flat reading in May (revised upward from an initial −0.1%), per a Monday (July 21) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Sentiment Rose in July, Though Inflation Concerns Continue
July 18, 2025

Consumer sentiment inched up in July to reach its highest level in five months, though it remained below its December reading and its historical average, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...