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Tariffs and Labor Market Drive Down Consumer Confidence, Conference Board Says
January 27, 2026

Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point since 2014 in January, with survey respondents expressing concerns about a range of factors that affect the economy, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Grocery Spending Moves Online as Affordability Concerns Rise
January 26, 2026

Consumer spending continues to move fluidly across digital and physical channels, but groceries are emerging as one of the clearest signals of where financial pressure is reshaping consumer behavior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Gen X Spending Patterns Are Shifting as Costs Rise
January 23, 2026

Gen Xers’ new round of penny-pinching could be bad news for consumer spending and the economy. 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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December Labor Economy Wage Gains Could Add $32 Billion to GDP, Even as Worker Confidence...
January 23, 2026

“Wage to Wallet™ Index: The Divided Recovery: Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments. This month’s report examines the financial outlook of the Labor Economy—roughly 60 million U.S. employees who earn about $25 an hour...

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Financial Stress Drives a 17-Point Jump in Digital Wallet Use
January 22, 2026

Online retail is becoming a pressure valve for stressed U.S. households, and the evidence is showing up in how they pay at checkout. 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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How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
January 21, 2026

Most Americans probably don’t remember the exact inflation rate last year. But they remember that the footlong they once paid 5 dollars for is now between ten and fourteen bucks. They remember when a fast-food meal cost a lot less than a movie ticket. And...

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Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
January 16, 2026

A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed household savings as a fragile, unevenly distributed buffer rather than a reliable safety net. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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US Household Wealth Reaches Record $180 Trillion
January 11, 2026

New Federal Reserve data shows U.S. household wealth reaching record levels last year. 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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Dow Jones Consumer Platforms to Feature Polymarket’s Prediction Market Data
January 07, 2026

Polymarket’s real-time prediction market data will soon be featured in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Investor’s Business Daily and other Dow Jones consumer platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...