Economy

Economy
European Consumers’ Inflation Expectations Ease Despite Middle East War Uncertainty
August 21, 2026

European consumers’ inflation expectations inched down in July, the European Central Bank said in a Friday (Aug. 21) press release. 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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CFTC Roundtable Exposes Regulatory Rift Over Prediction-Market Risks
August 21, 2026

Prediction-market executives clashed Thursday (Aug. 20) over how regulators should police manipulation and insider trading, exposing a widening divide between established derivatives exchanges and newer event-contract platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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7 Winning Indicators Lift Economic Outlook Out of 4-Year Slump
August 20, 2026

The Conference Board said Thursday (Aug. 20) that the Leading Economic Index’s (LEI) six-month growth rate turned positive for the first time in more than four years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Boston Fed Economists Say Tariffs Not Main Cause of 2025 Inflation
August 19, 2026

Tariffs alone cannot explain the persistence of 3% inflation in 2025, three Federal Reserve Bank of Boston economists wrote in an article posted Wednesday (Aug. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Goldman Finds Entry-Level Workers More Vulnerable to AI Displacement
August 19, 2026

New Goldman Sachs research suggests industries with greater artificial intelligence (AI) exposure could be rethinking their hiring 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...

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Retail Spending Pause Shows Consumers Picking Their Spots
August 14, 2026

July’s retail sales decline landed in the middle of a much more deliberate reset in household spending. Consumers are still buying, in select categories. But PYMNTS Intelligence data show how aggressively they are working the budget first, from switching brands and merchants to hunting discounts...

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Jobless Claims Tick Up Amid Summertime Slowdown
August 13, 2026

Jobless claims inched up last week in a move Bloomberg reported could be due to seasonal employment patterns. 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...

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DraftKings Shows Rewards in Dollars to Simplify Redemption
August 12, 2026

DraftKings has rolled out a new rewards currency called Crown Cash that powers the company’s loyalty program, DraftKings Rewards, and makes it easier to view and use rewards across eligible DraftKings experiences, the digital sports and gaming company said in a Wednesday (Aug. 12) press...

Economy
Food and Housing Costs Keep Consumers in Cutback Mode
August 12, 2026

Consumers are getting some inflation relief, at least in terms of the slowdown in price increases. They’re just not necessarily getting it on the bills that determine how much money is left at the end of the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form...