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Mid-Market CFOs Brace for Impact Amid Tariffs’ Stunning Sweep
April 03, 2025

The tariffs announced by the President Donald Trump administration Wednesday (April 2) are now a reality, and a trade war is a real possibility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Government, Technology and Retail Saw the Most Job Cuts in March
April 03, 2025

Job cuts in government, technology and retail led the way as U.S. employers announced the largest number of cuts in one month since May 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Car and Car Repair Prices Expected to Jump With New Tariffs
April 03, 2025

Twenty-five percent tariffs on imported cars are now in effect in the U.S. 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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Spending Pullback May Worsen as Job Openings Decline
April 02, 2025

There are fewer jobs to be had, and layoffs have inched up. 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...

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Economists Expect Foreign Boycotts of US Products to Impact GDP
April 01, 2025

Lower sentiment for the U.S. and product boycotts sparked by tariff threats could affect the country’s GDP. 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...

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Job Openings Declined in February, Showing Labor Market ‘Gradually Cooling’
April 01, 2025

The number of job openings in the United States declined to 7.57 million in February, down from 7.76 million in January and 8.45 million in February 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said Tuesday (April 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Report: New Auto Tariffs Could Impact Consumer Spending Across Economy
March 31, 2025

New U.S. tariffs on automobiles and auto parts reportedly may lead to a reduction of consumer purchasing power and spending across the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Inflation’s Up and Sentiment’s Down as Consumers Pad Their Savings
March 28, 2025

The push and pull of various pressures — inflation, tariffs and worries about the general state of affairs — has shown up in several economic reports released Friday (March 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Investment Banks Reportedly Weigh Job Cuts as Dealmaking Stagnates
March 26, 2025

Wall Street banks are reportedly gearing up to cut staff amid ongoing economic uncertainty. 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...