Economy

Economy
Consumers Stay Resilient as Inflation Pushes Shelter and Food Prices Higher
October 24, 2025

The first inflation data since the start of the October government shutdown offered the clearest signal in weeks on how prices continue to shape household behavior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Markets
Prediction Market Boom Blurs Line Between Trading and Gambling
October 22, 2025

The prediction-market moment is here. At its best, the embrace of events-based contracts could represent a new asset-class: event outcomes traded with derivatives-grade infrastructure transparency and liquidity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Uncertainty Over Tariffs and Regulations Test Corporate Resilience
October 22, 2025

PYMNTS Intelligence has been tracking the impact of tariffs on global trade and corporate strategy since they first became a flashpoint in international markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Canadian Business Outlook Gloomy as Tariffs Persist
October 20, 2025

The Bank of Canada says Canadian businesses are concerned tariffs will hinder their sales. 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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Fed’s Beige Book Finds Growth Flat, Uncertainty Rising
October 15, 2025

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book paints a familiar picture of an economy searching for direction, one defined less by momentum than by hesitation. In the 56-page report released Wednesday (Oct. 15), the word “uncertainty” appears 40 times, while “optimism” surfaces only 13, a linguistic...

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Shoppers Face ‘Perturbing and Upsetting’ Grocery Price Hikes
October 15, 2025

Inflation is pressuring American grocery shoppers, leading many to cut back and trade down. 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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Bank Executives Say There Could be Some Bubbles in Asset Markets
October 14, 2025

U.S. banks are benefiting from a surge in equity markets and continued resilience in consumer spending, while being wary of some possible bubbles in the markets, Reuters reported Tuesday (Oct. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Small Business Owners Remain Optimistic Despite Growing Supply Chain Disruptions
October 14, 2025

Small business owners’ optimism declined by 2 points in September but remained above the 52-year average, the National Federation of Independent Business said Tuesday (Oct. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Philadephia Fed Chief Says Tariff-Induced Price Increases ‘Somewhat Smaller Than Anticipated’
October 13, 2025

Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson said Monday (Oct. 13) that tariff-induced price increases have been “somewhat smaller than anticipated” and that the increases that have been seen are unlikely to leave “a lasting imprint on inflation.” Get the Full Story Complete the form...