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WTO Cuts Global Trade Outlook Amid Weak Momentum
October 05, 2022

A surge in trade volumes that started in 2020 is bottoming out due to multiple economic factors that include weakened household demand, higher interest rates and an uptick in energy costs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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UN Report: Clock Ticking to Dodge Global Recession Worse Than ‘08
October 04, 2022

Monetary policies instituted to offset inflation in developed nations like the U.S. and the U.K. are negatively affecting emerging markets, causing the United Nations and other transnational institutions to sound the alarm that the world could be on the brink of a global recession.  Get...

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Number of Restaurants Facing Closure Surges Amid Inflation
October 03, 2022

Macroeconomic headwinds are posing a very real threat to restaurants, with an increasing number of eateries now expecting the worst in their future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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74% of Consumers Feel Pinch of Rising Monthly Bills
October 03, 2022

Inflation has settled in, stubbornly, near 40-year highs. 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, you...

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US Spending Data Shows Shrinking Consumer Cash Cushions
September 30, 2022

While most everyone is parsing the consumer spending data from August, and while consumer spending continued to rise, there are some numbers that give one pause. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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More Spending, Bigger Paychecks Shine Hope on Economic Recovery
September 30, 2022

Consumer spending in August rose 0.4%, aligning with bigger paychecks and rebounding from a decline last month even as inflation stays high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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CarMax Earnings Point to Shaky Used Car Market
September 30, 2022

CarMax’s recent results signal some trouble spots that extend far beyond the used car industry and hint at some of the fires that may flare within the paycheck-to-paycheck economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Rural Consumers Feel Grocery Inflation More Than Their Urban Counterparts
September 29, 2022

Food prices may be skyrocketing all across the country, but consumers in rural areas are feeling this inflation the most acutely by a significant margin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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9 in 10 Consumers Feel the Impact of Grocery Inflation
September 28, 2022

The vast majority of United States grocery shoppers are feeling the impacts of skyrocketing price inflation. 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...