The latest inflation figures start at the pump, but the effects will likely extend well beyond gas prices and into everyday household spending decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Household spending is still advancing, but income isn’t keeping up anymore. The latest economic data and PYMNTS Intelligence reporting show households continuing to transact and absorb higher prices, but with less support from paychecks and more reliance on financial workarounds that don’t necessarily show up...
America’s service economy expanded last month amid a sharp uptick in input prices and shrinking employment levels. 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...
One year after the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariff announcements, 12 months have established a clear pattern for middle-market firms. A policy shock has evolved into a durable operating condition, where volatility is arguably the only constant, shaping how businesses plan, invest and manage risk....
Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unresolved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Airlines have begun increasing fares and adding baggage fees as fuel prices soar. 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....
Rising diesel fuel costs have reportedly led fresh food sellers to hike their prices. 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...
New European Central Bank (ECB) data shows American consumers and importers bearing the brunt of tariffs. 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...
Consumer sentiment fell back 5.8% this month, ending a three-month positive streak and offsetting all the gains registered during that time, according to final March data from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers released Friday (March 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form...
