Economy

Inflation’s Up and Sentiment’s Down as Consumers Pad Their Savings
Economy
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...

Investment Banks Reportedly Weigh Job Cuts as Dealmaking Stagnates
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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...

Inflation and Tariff Anxieties Spur Consumers to ‘Pull Forward’ Their Spending
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Inflation and Tariff Anxieties Spur Consumers to ‘Pull Forward’ Their Spending
March 25, 2025

Consumers are weighed down by concerns about tariffs and the state of their own financial conditions — and they’re anything but confident. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
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Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
March 25, 2025

American consumers are growing more cautious about spending, according to an executive at card issuer Synchrony. 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,...

Report: US Investors’ Stock-Based Wealth Could Lose $3 Trillion in Q1
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Report: US Investors’ Stock-Based Wealth Could Lose $3 Trillion in Q1
March 24, 2025

Investors in the United States are reportedly set to lose one-third of the stock-based wealth they gained in 2024. 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...

Business Inventories Rose in January Amid Expected Slowdown in Sales
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Business Inventories Rose in January Amid Expected Slowdown in Sales
March 17, 2025

Business inventories increased in January, ending the month 0.3% higher than a month earlier and 2.3% higher than a year earlier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens
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Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens
March 14, 2025

Airlines and some of the largest commerce firms are cutting guidance for the current quarter as consumers pull back at the register and on travel booking sites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient
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Jobless Claims Decline by 2,000 as Labor Market Remains Resilient
March 13, 2025

Jobless claims were little changed last week, dropping by 2,000, with analysts saying the labor market remains resilient. 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...

Consumer Snack Caution Leaves Convenience Stores in a Lurch
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Consumer Snack Caution Leaves Convenience Stores in a Lurch
March 13, 2025

For many American consumers, rising prices have rendered cherished convenience store snacks off-limits. 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....