Economy

Economy
NY Fed Finds Remote Work, Not AI, Killed Entry-Level Jobs
June 01, 2026

Artificial intelligence may not be the cause of the sharp rise in youth unemployment, according to a Federal Reserve of New York blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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The Cutback Economy Spares Pets, Streaming and Dinner Out
June 01, 2026

Gas hit $4.56 a gallon heading into Memorial Day weekend. That was up more than $1.50 from where it was before the Iran war in late February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Inflation Hits Every Generation. But Not in the Same Place.
May 28, 2026

Inflation in the United States hit 3.8% in April, its highest in nearly three years. 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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Cutting Back Isn’t Working: Why Doing More, Not Less, Is the Only Strategy That Helps
May 28, 2026

For millions of consumers, surviving this economy is no longer about opening the wallet less often or drawing the purse strings ever tighter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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NY Fed Links Crashing Consumer Sentiment to K-Shaped Economy
May 27, 2026

Lower-income Americans are facing high levels of economic insecurity and financial strain, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Consumer Confidence Drops as Gas Prices Hit Home
May 26, 2026

Gas prices and worries about war-related inflation caused consumer confidence to fall in May. 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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Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
May 25, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued 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...

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US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years
May 24, 2026

Teenage job-seekers could be facing a cruel summer thanks to inflation and rising fuel prices. 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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Consumer Sentiment Sinks on Iran-Driven Inflation Fears
May 22, 2026

High gas prices drove consumer sentiment down to a new low in May. 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....