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Companies See Inflation Inching Up to 2.1%, Atlanta Fed Says
March 18, 2026

Firms’ year-ahead inflation expectations increased by 0.2 percentage points to 2.1% in March, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s March Business Inflation Expectations (BIE) Survey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Credit Applications Hit 3-Year Peak as Banks Slash Rejection Rates, NY Fed Says
March 16, 2026

The share of consumers who applied for credit products reached the highest level in over three years in February, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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BIS Cautions Fed and Peers Against Rapid Iran War Rate Hikes
March 16, 2026

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Monday (March 16) that central banks should not react too quickly to the spike in global energy prices caused by the conflict with Iran, because the increase could be temporary, Reuters reported Monday. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Low Mortgage Rates Fuel March Home Builder Optimism
March 16, 2026

Home builder sentiment inched up in March after one metric of mortgage rates dipped to its lowest level since August 2022, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said Monday (March 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Hiring Remains Flat While Layoffs Edge Down in January
March 13, 2026

There was little change in job openings in January, as they increased by 396,000, rebounding from the five-year low recorded in December and reaching 6.9 million, according to Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data published Friday (March 13) by the Bureau of Labor...

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Services Carry the Economy While Shoppers Skip Big Purchases
March 13, 2026

U.S. consumers are still spending, but their paychecks are having a hard time keeping up. 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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NYC Lawmakers Target Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage as Restaurants Warn of Job Cuts
March 13, 2026

A bill introduced in the New York City Council would make the city’s minimum wage the highest in the country, though it would still be below what some consider to be a living wage, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (March 12). Get the Full...

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Platforms Let Workers Chase the Best Price for Their Time
March 13, 2026

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Why Younger Americans Are More Optimistic About the Economy
March 10, 2026

How do Americans feel about the economy right now? That may depend on whether they remember the rise of disco and the fall of parachute pants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...