Economy

Economy
FIFA World Cup Adds $3.5 Billion to New York and New Jersey Economies
August 26, 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 generated $3.5 billion in total economic impact across New York and New Jersey, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a Wednesday (Aug. 26) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumers Gain Spending Power but Pull Back on Major Purchases
August 26, 2026

Inflation remained stubborn in July, but consumers got something they have not always had during the recent run-up in prices: income growth that gave them more purchasing power without prompting another burst of spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Stable Consumer Confidence Hides an E-Shaped Spending Divide
August 25, 2026

Consumer confidence barely moved in August, but the stability of the headline number conceals two trends that matter for spending: Americans feel better about the jobs they have today, while confidence about jobs, income and business conditions six months from now is weakening. Get the...

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Gemini Teams With Apex to Expand Prediction Market Footprint
August 24, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is expanding its prediction markets business in collaboration with Apex FinTech Solutions. 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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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...