Economy

Spending Pullback May Worsen as Job Openings Decline
Economy
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...

Economists Expect Foreign Boycotts of US Products to Impact GDP
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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...

Job Openings Declined in February, Showing Labor Market ‘Gradually Cooling’
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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...

Report: New Auto Tariffs Could Impact Consumer Spending Across Economy
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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...

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

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...