Economy

Economy
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...

Economy
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...

Economy
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...

Economy
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....

Economy
Report: Stock Market Selloff Could Impact High-Income Earners’ Retail Spending
March 12, 2025

A selloff in the stock market reportedly could have repercussions beyond Wall Street. 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....

Economy
Is February’s Tempered Pace the Calm Before the Inflation Storm?
March 12, 2025

The slight rise in consumer prices, as February’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Wednesday (March 12) showed, may just be (relative) calm before the inflationary storm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Economy
Canada Targets US Imports to Counter ‘Nonsense’ Tariffs
March 12, 2025

Canada is responding to U.S. tariffs with its own 25% levy on American goods. 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...

Economy
Tariff Uncertainty Sparks Unease Among US Businesses
March 11, 2025

The White House’s tariff efforts continue to sow worry on both Wall Street and Main Street. 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...

Economy
Conference Board Reports Employment Trends Decline Amid ‘Growing Policy Uncertainty’
March 10, 2025

The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index (ETI) declined in February, dropping to its lowest level since October and signaling a likely decrease in employment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...