Continuing unemployment benefit applications are now at their highest in more than three years. 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...
It’s no secret that 2024 was a year of important developments in the financial services industry, and PYMNTS Intelligence was at the forefront of tracking and analyzing key trends. Our research provided insights into the evolution of payments, consumer behavior and business strategies. Get the...
Consumer confidence declined in December, with a growing number of consumers expressing concerns about politics and tariffs. 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...
Consumer sentiment rose in December, reaching the highest point since April but remaining below its pre-pandemic level. 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...
In the latest and final revision of how the economy fared in the third quarter — through the growth in gross domestic product — the headline is that growth was healthy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are signs that consumers are throttling back on at least some retail categories … so they can fill their online carts...
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Consumers are more optimistic about their household financial situation than they’ve been since February 2020. 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,...
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) saw its largest two-month increase in two years in October and November. 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...