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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...

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Earnings Reports Show a Split Economy as Lower-Income Wallets Tighten
November 03, 2025

On the surface, consumer spending has proved durable as headline retail sales and credit data remain solid. Yet beneath those numbers, a different current is building, one showing that lower-income consumers are shifting where they’re spending their wages. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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US Chamber Says Government Shutdown Costs Contractors $3 Billion a Week
October 30, 2025

The government shutdown is putting at risk $3 billion a week that would have been earned by 65,500 small business contractors, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said in an article posted Thursday (Oct. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CBO Says Government Shutdown Has Reduced Real GDP by $7 Billion
October 29, 2025

The Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday (Oct. 29) that the government shutdown could reduce real gross domestic product by between $7 billion and $14 billion, depending on how long the shutdown lasts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Consumer Confidence Slips as Lower-Income Households Feel Strained
October 28, 2025

Consumer confidence edged down in October as the outlook among Americans grew more cautious heading into the year’s final months. The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index slipped by 1 point to 94.6, from 95.6 in September, marking its lowest level since spring. Beneath the...

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Consumers Stay Resilient as Inflation Pushes Shelter and Food Prices Higher
October 24, 2025

The first inflation data since the start of the October government shutdown offered the clearest signal in weeks on how prices continue to shape household behavior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Uncertainty Over Tariffs and Regulations Test Corporate Resilience
October 22, 2025

PYMNTS Intelligence has been tracking the impact of tariffs on global trade and corporate strategy since they first became a flashpoint in international markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...