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Report: 2022 Tech Layoffs Exceed Pandemic Job Cuts
January 03, 2023

Tech layoffs in 2022 were nearly double those seen in the sector during 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,...

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Stressed Consumers Scaling Back Retirement Planning and Funding
January 03, 2023

People living paycheck-to-paycheck are having a hard time setting financial goals, much less achieving them. 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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Will Consumer Confidence Drive Higher Spending at Main Street SMBs?
December 30, 2022

Consumer confidence is improving, but how quickly that translates into stronger spending remains unclear. 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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Labor Shortage Being Driven by Higher-Than-Expected Retirement Rate
December 27, 2022

The labor shortage may continue, as many who dropped out of the workforce have retired. 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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Semiconductor Companies Cut Jobs as Consumer Demand Weakens
December 27, 2022

Weakening consumer demand for electronics has left semiconductor firms with an oversupply of chips. 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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US Inflation Rate Slows in November as Prices Rise 0.1%
December 23, 2022

The U.S. inflation rate slowed in November, with prices rising just 0.1%. 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...

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Main Street Small Business Faces Fresh Tests as Recession Looms 
December 23, 2022

Main Street SMBs can take a breather, having shown resilience during a year threatened by 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...

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1.1M Reasons Why Fed’s Revised Jobs Report Demands Healthy Data Skepticism
December 22, 2022

Revised jobs report data shows the difficulties of planning for the future based on government numbers. 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...

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Core CPI Misses the Reality of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures
December 20, 2022

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