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Debt Ceiling Battle Triggers Slide in Consumer Sentiment 
Consumer Insights
Debt Ceiling Battle Triggers Slide in Consumer Sentiment 
May 28, 2023

The debt ceiling deal didn’t happen soon enough to prevent a decline in consumer confidence. 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,...

Grocery Shoppers Don’t Scrimp When Buying Food for Their Pets
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Grocery Shoppers Don’t Scrimp When Buying Food for Their Pets
May 26, 2023

As ongoing macroeconomic challenges put pressure on consumers’ grocery shopping budgets, many are turning to lower-quality goods to save on cost, but few are willing to subject their pets to the same treatment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Baby Boomers and Seniors Turn to Ready-to-Eat Meals for Cost Savings
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Baby Boomers and Seniors Turn to Ready-to-Eat Meals for Cost Savings
May 25, 2023

Grocers and other food retailers can win the spending of older consumers by offering low-cost ready-to-eat meal options. 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...

High-End Retailers May Be Pinched as High Earners Grapple With Card Debt
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High-End Retailers May Be Pinched as High Earners Grapple With Card Debt
May 24, 2023

The latest data from PYMNTS on paycheck-to-paycheck living shows that high earners feel the pinch of credit card debt and wages that aren’t keeping up with inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Consumers Embrace Inflation as New Normal
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Consumers Embrace Inflation as New Normal
May 22, 2023

As noted in The Wall Street Journal last week (May 10), U.S. consumers don’t view inflation with the same importance as they did just a year ago, dropping 15 points in importance, according to a Gallup poll cited in the article. Get the Full Story Complete...

Consumers Prioritize Mobile Phone Bills Over Credit Cards When Financial Pressures Mount 
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Consumers Prioritize Mobile Phone Bills Over Credit Cards When Financial Pressures Mount 
May 22, 2023

For those with issues making ends meet, deciding what gets paid can have long-term consequences. 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,...

High-Income Consumers Reduce Their Nice-to-Haves as the Economy Slows
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High-Income Consumers Reduce Their Nice-to-Haves as the Economy Slows
May 21, 2023

Affluent paycheck-to-paycheck earners curb, but don’t completely cut, spending across categories when faced with budget concerns.  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...

Nearly Three-Quarters of Cardholders Negatively View Retailers and Restaurants That Add a Credit Card Surcharge
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Nearly Three-Quarters of Cardholders Negatively View Retailers and Restaurants That Add a Credit Card Surcharge
May 19, 2023

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Yellen Reportedly Says Banking Industry May Need More Mergers
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Yellen Reportedly Says Banking Industry May Need More Mergers
May 19, 2023

There may be more bank mergers on the way. 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 form,...