Consumer Insights

Consumer Insights
60 Million Workers Rethink What’s Worth Buying
July 31, 2026

A dollar can only stretch so far. For 60 million Labor Economy workers, each trip to the checkout can involve hard choices about what to buy, how to pay and what to leave behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July
July 28, 2026

Concerns about the price of food and groceries contributed to a decline in consumer confidence in July, according to The Conference Board. 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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63% of Gen Z Hits Snags When Getting Government Disbursements
July 27, 2026

A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Direct, “Moving Money at the Speed of Life: Same Payout, Different Experience With Government Disbursements,” examines how U.S. recipients experience government disbursements and why speed is becoming more important. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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36% of Gen Z Consumers Now Pay With Digital Wallets
July 17, 2026

Digital wallets are gaining ground not only among consumers who prize speed, but among those using the apps to keep tighter control of strained household budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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44 Million Subprime Consumers Create a New Market for Payments Providers
July 15, 2026

For young subprime consumers, the clearest sign of financial pressure may show up not at the checkout counter, but at the doctor’s office. 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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53% of Financially Strained Consumers Cut Nonessential Spending 
July 14, 2026

Consumers are still spending, but many are doing it with less room for error. 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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New Data Shows Why One Consumer Economy Has Become Three
July 10, 2026

Consumer spending has become less about confidence and more about financial capacity, and that shift is giving banks and payments providers a clearer map of growth opportunities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Pay Later Credit Option May Have to Win Over the Algorithm First
July 08, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to influence a part of commerce that has traditionally belonged to consumers: choosing how to pay. 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 in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low
July 06, 2026

American consumers are increasingly pessimistic about their job prospects, according to new Conference Board data. 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,...