Economy

Economy
Lingering Pandemic-Related Trends Contribute to Labor Shortage
April 05, 2023

Americans are still working less than they did before the pandemic. 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...

Economy
Small Businesses Slow Hiring Amid Uncertain Consumer Demand
April 05, 2023

Main Street businesses are pulling back on hiring. 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 form, you...

Economy
McDonald’s Preps for Layoffs as Restaurants Strain Under Economic Pressure
April 03, 2023

McDonald’s is reportedly cutting corporate staff as restaurant margins take a hit amid economic stress. 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,...

Economy
Consumers Increasingly Expect Recession
March 31, 2023

Consumers increasingly expect a recession. 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 form, you agree to receive...

Economy
Inflation Slows but Consumers Still Pivot to Cheaper Merchants
March 31, 2023

Inflation is slowing — but not enough to cheer consumers, who expect inflation to last a long time. 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...

Economy
‘Downward Revisions’ to Consumer Spending, Jobless Claims Cloud Merchants’ Outlook
March 30, 2023

Economic data can be a work in progress — refined, revised and re-presented to better understand where things stand. 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...

Economy
Jobless Claims Climb by 7K Following Previous Week’s Drop
March 30, 2023

U.S. unemployment claims increased last week amid what remains a strong labor market. 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....

Economy
Consumer Confidence up Slightly as Recession Looms
March 28, 2023

American consumers are gloomy about current economic conditions but confident in the future. 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....

Economy
Caring for Kids and Parents Has Gen X Falling Behind Financially
March 28, 2023

The latest installment of PYMNTS’ generational mini-series deep dives into Generation X’s digital habits and behavior. 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...