Economy

Economy
Middle-Market America Sees Tariffs as the New Status Quo
August 08, 2025

Better get used to it. Maybe for a long time. 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...

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Consumers Feel Better About Finances Despite Inflation Woes
August 07, 2025

American consumers feel more optimistic about their finances, but wary of several other economic factors. 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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As New Tariffs Kick in, PYMNTS Tracks Deepening Economic Uncertainty
August 07, 2025

The current tariff landscape can be boiled down to one theme: uncertainty. 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...

Markets
AI Boom Helps Fuel $2.6 Trillion Dealmaking Rebound
August 05, 2025

Enthusiasm for AI has reportedly helped drive $2.6 trillion in dealmaking 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Earnings Season Shows Consumer Spending Bucking a Cautious Outlook
August 04, 2025

There’s a prevailing sense of caution, a consumer mood that can even be called gloomy. 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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US Workers See Wage Growth Slow With Lowest-Paid Hit Hardest
August 03, 2025

American workers are seeing widespread slowing in wages, though some are suffering more than others. 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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ICC Says Businesses Pause Plans Amid Continued Tariff Uncertainty
August 01, 2025

Businesses are reportedly still facing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy, even after the Thursday (July 31) announcement of higher tariffs by President Donald Trump. 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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Consumer Mood Stays Gloomy Despite July Uptick
August 01, 2025

The mood of consumers improved for a second consecutive month in July, though it remains worse than it was in December, according to the latest installment of the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers, released Friday (Aug. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Online Sellers Face Global Suspension of ‘De Minimis’ Exemption
July 31, 2025

Platforms like eBay and Etsy will reportedly be impacted by the global suspension of the “de minimis” exemption that allowed packages valued at less than $800 to enter the U.S. without paying tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...