Economy

Economy
Fed: Consumer Sentiment Up as Inflation Expectations Decrease
August 14, 2023

Consumer sentiment is improving overall, with decreased expectations of inflation. 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...

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82% of Consumers Worry About Prices Despite Inflation Relief
August 14, 2023

The price of essentials may be rising at a slower pace than last year, but consumers remain cautious. 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...

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LendingClub: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle Is Cash-Strapped Americans’ New Norm
August 11, 2023

Increasing costs on everyday items such as groceries, utilities and insurance continue to strain household budgets across the United States. 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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Overall Inflation May Be Steady, but Food Prices Tick Up Again
August 10, 2023

July’s consumer-price index (CPI) showed inflation rising, overall, at a relatively steady pace. 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....

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Global Trade Faces Slowdown as Economic Growth Weakens
August 09, 2023

The world is facing a major slowdown in global trade as economic growth weakens. 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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Couples Say ‘I Do’ to Rentals to Cut Wedding Costs
August 05, 2023

Despite economic uncertainty and inflation, weddings must still go on, and brides and grooms still need to find a way to pay for all those wedding essentials even while their finances remain tight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Analysts: July Jobs Report Suggests Possibility of Economy’s Soft Landing
August 04, 2023

Healthcare, social assistance, financial activities and wholesale trade led the country’s job gains in July. 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,...

Markets
KKR to Transfer Majority Stake in Unzer to Creditors
August 04, 2023

Private equity firm KKR is reportedly set to transfer payments firm Unzer to a group of creditors. 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....

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Report: US Labor Market Remains Strong as Wage Growth Slows
August 02, 2023

American companies added 324,000 jobs last month, while wage growth slowed. 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...