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Temporary Employment Declines as Workers Migrate to Permanent Roles
August 31, 2023

Temporary employment is reportedly experiencing a decline in the United States as workers and employers alike shift to permanent positions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Report: Fed Likely to Hold Interest Rates Despite Higher Consumer Spending
August 31, 2023

The Federal Reserve is reportedly likely to keep interest rates where they are when it meets in September even though economic activity has remained unexpectedly strong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Retail Earnings Reports Signal Shopper Hesitancy Going Into Holiday Shopping Season
August 31, 2023

Merchants focused on nonessentials are restrategizing as shoppers predict a long way until inflation’s end. 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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Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
August 30, 2023

American employers added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, according to new findings from ADP. 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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Confidence Dips as Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds
August 29, 2023

Inflation is top of mind for consumers, and is contributing to a muted outlook of where things stand — and where we are headed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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UK Telecoms Called Out as Bills Jump 17.3%
August 28, 2023

Great Britain’s telecom companies are under fire as consumers contend with Europe’s largest price hikes. 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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Two-Thirds of Households With Children Live Paycheck to Paycheck
August 25, 2023

Essential expenses for working caregivers can consume more than one-third of young families’ budgets. 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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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Decrease
August 24, 2023

Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits decreased during the week ending on Saturday (Aug. 19). 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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Report: Payroll Revision Could Make 500,000 Jobs Vanish
August 22, 2023

America’s strong labor market might be somewhat weaker than anticipated. 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 completing this...