Economy

Economy
Sony Raises PlayStation Prices in Tough Market
August 21, 2025

If you’ve been planning to buy Sony’s PlayStation 5, expect to pay a bit more. 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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One in Five US Firms Plans Hiring Freeze
August 21, 2025

A growing number of American companies plan to slow hiring in the latter half of this year. 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...

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Atlanta Fed Finds Business Inflation Expectations ‘Relatively Unchanged’ at 2.3%
August 20, 2025

Firms’ year-ahead inflation expectations remain “relatively unchanged” at 2.3%, on average, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said in a Wednesday (Aug. 20) press release about its August Business Inflation Expectations (BIE) Survey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Economy
Tariffs. Who Really Pays.
August 20, 2025

The U.S. middle class is more than a household income bracket. The American middle class has always been the heartbeat of the U.S. economy. The symbol of the American Dream. The chance to own a home, raise a family and build a better future. For...

Economy
Tariffs Spur Stockouts for 22% of Grocery Shoppers
August 20, 2025

Tariffs are visibly squeezing the budgets of the most financially vulnerable consumers in the United States. 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...

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EU Exports to US Dropped 10% in June Amid Tariffs
August 18, 2025

Exports from the European Union’s 27 member states to the United States reportedly dropped 10% year over year in June due to new U.S. tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Retail Sales Get a Summer Boost on Promotions, but Dining Out Dips
August 15, 2025

The July retail sales report showed solid spending overall, but a deeper dive into category-by-category spending reveals a bit of give and take.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Markets
Prediction Markets Eye US Growth While Watching Out for Crypto Whales
August 14, 2025

The long-predicted U.S. boom in prediction markets may finally be arriving. Provided, of course, that the industry can navigate two treacherous shoals: U.S. financial regulation and the emerging problem of “crypto whales” that can sway outcomes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion as Interest Costs Eclipse Defense Spending
August 13, 2025

The U.S. debt clock didn’t just notch another record Tuesday (Aug. 12), it smashed it. The deficit blew past $37 trillion, effectively creating a shadow benchmark that could soon rival the Federal Reserve’s policy rate in steering borrowing costs across the economy. Get the Full...