Consumer sentiment has ticked up as gas prices eased, according to preliminary results for June from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Consumers are not standing still as higher living costs squeeze household budgets. 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...
Americans are facing growing affordability pressures, and companies are having mixed results in passing on higher costs, the Federal Reserve said in its May Beige Book released Wednesday (June 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
What U.S. consumers ask of their credit cards has changed. For financially stressed households, it has little to do with rewards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
For merchants, the most important consumer in 2026 may be the shopper who still says yes, but rarely says yes quickly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
A new PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests the most important shift in consumer credit may not be happening among prime borrowers at all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
“The Schedule Shock: How Unstable Hours Turn Paychecks Into Guesswork” is the May 2026 edition of the Wage to Wallet Index, a PYMNTS Intelligence and WorkWhile collaboration. The report examines how unstable work schedules affect income stability, household finances and career mobility among Labor Economy...
Consumers are preparing for higher costs before those costs fully hit their wallets. 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....
Consumers are not just cutting back. Many, especially younger adults, are layering one money move on top of another to keep up with everyday costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
