Economy

Unemployment Claims Remain at Highest Level in 20 Months
Economy
Unemployment Claims Remain at Highest Level in 20 Months
June 22, 2023

U.S. unemployment claims were flat last week, remaining at the highest level in 20 months. 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,...

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures to Continue as Powell Signals More Rate Hikes
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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures to Continue as Powell Signals More Rate Hikes
June 21, 2023

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Rising Interest Rates Starting to Erode Purchasing Power
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Rising Interest Rates Starting to Erode Purchasing Power
June 18, 2023

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases are reportedly starting to erode consumer and business purchasing power. 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...

US Business Inventories Spring Up Slightly in April
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US Business Inventories Spring Up Slightly in April
June 15, 2023

America’s business inventories enjoyed a slight rebound in April, according to new Commerce Department data. 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...

Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Remain Undaunted by Inflation
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Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Remain Undaunted by Inflation
June 15, 2023

The latest retail sales data brings to mind that old 1960s mantra: Keep on truckin’. 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,...

Main Street Small Businesses May See Margin Relief as Producer Prices Fall
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Main Street Small Businesses May See Margin Relief as Producer Prices Fall
June 14, 2023

The latest readings on inflation, released Wednesday (June 14), signal some margin relief for Main Street small businesses. 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...

Eurozone Recession May Hint at What’s to Come for US
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Eurozone Recession May Hint at What’s to Come for US
June 13, 2023

Slowed consumer spending led to a recession for the eurozone, stoking speculation of a global pullback. 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...

Inflation Slows, but Everyday Essentials Still Pinch Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
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Inflation Slows, but Everyday Essentials Still Pinch Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
June 13, 2023

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Jobs Numbers Paint Mixed Picture of US Economic Health
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Jobs Numbers Paint Mixed Picture of US Economic Health
June 12, 2023

A strong labor market may be softening, confirming consumer hesitancy in returning to previous spending patterns.  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...