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BLS to Release September Employment Data on Nov. 20
November 14, 2025

September employment data that was delayed by the government shutdown is set to be released next week, but October data may never be released. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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White House: Shutdown Cause of Non-Release of October Jobs, Inflation Data
November 12, 2025

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has apparently led to an unprecedented gap in economic data. 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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NY Fed Prez Warns Affordability Pressures Threaten Economy
November 09, 2025

A leading Federal Reserve official warns that problems of poorer Americans could threaten economic growth. 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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The Weekender: Turkey, Tech and the Price Tag of Gratitude
November 08, 2025

Suppose Thanksgiving is America’s annual CFO meeting, one part nostalgia, two parts spreadsheet. 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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Wages Lag, Wallets Tighten as Consumer Sentiment Slips Again
November 07, 2025

As the government shutdown loomed, PYMNTS Intelligence last month found consumers’ optimism about their financial stability weakened as income growth trailed rising expenses. Four in 10 consumers said their paychecks are not keeping up with higher prices, and more than half reported that inflation continued...

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AI and Cost-Cutting Lead to 175% Yearly Jump in Layoffs
November 06, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and cost-reduction caused American employers to cut 153,074 jobs last month. 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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Private Sector Added 42,000 Jobs in October, Reversing September’s Losses
November 05, 2025

The private sector added 42,000 jobs in October, with the trade, transportation and utilities industry leading the way, ADP said Wednesday (Nov. 5). 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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Travel Industry Urges Congress to End Government Shutdown Before Thanksgiving Week
November 03, 2025

More than 500 travel organizations and companies signed a letter calling on Congressional leaders of both parties to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government in time for services to be restored before Thanksgiving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Goldman Forecasts Mid-November End to Government Shutdown
November 03, 2025

An end to the government shutdown could be in sight, according to Goldman Sachs. 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...