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Analysts to Watch for Signs of Headwinds in Banks’ Earnings Reports
October 13, 2025

With several banks set to report their third quarter earnings this week, analysts reportedly expect them to show strong growth but will also be looking for signs of headwinds from delinquencies in student and auto loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Government Workers Seek Side Gigs Amid Ongoing Shutdown
October 13, 2025

Federal employees are increasingly turning to side gigs amid ongoing layoffs and a government shutdown. 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,...

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JPMorgan Launches $1.5 Trillion National Economic Security Plan
October 13, 2025

JPMorgan Chase wants to focus $1.5 trillion on “industries critical to national economic security.” 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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Inflation Clouds Consumer Sentiment, Nudging Households Toward Credit
October 10, 2025

Consumer sentiment paused its late-summer slide in October, but the story behind the headline hasn’t changed: households remain fixated on high prices and a softening job outlook, and they don’t expect quick improvement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Subprime Car Buyers Pressured by High Prices and Stagnant Wages
October 10, 2025

Subprime borrowers are reportedly having a harder time keeping up with their car payments. 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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Holiday Spending: Tariffs May Nudge Prices, but Not Shoppers
October 09, 2025

The holiday shopping season is kicking into full gear, and this year tariffs are again shaping the economics of the checkout line. After months of shifting trade rules, merchants appear ready to navigate the turbulence without derailing demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Trade Group Says Government Shutdown Costs Travel Industry $1 Billion a Week
October 08, 2025

America’s travel economy suffered $1 billion in lost spending in the week since the government shutdown began, the U.S. Travel Association said Wednesday (Oct. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Jamie Dimon Says Recession ‘Could Happen in 2026’
October 08, 2025

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon declined to rule out the possibility of a recession in 2026, saying Tuesday (Oct. 7) that he will “hope for the best, plan for the worst.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Federal Reserve Nears End of Quantitative Tightening Process
October 07, 2025

The Federal Reserve reportedly may be getting close to ending the reduction of assets on its balance sheet, a quantitative tightening process that began in 2022 as the central bank sought to reverse the asset purchases it made to stimulate the economy during the pandemic....