U.S. households are more prepared for a potential recession, with recent data showing people have been saving more of their take-home pay over the past several years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Consumer sentiment – at least as measured by one gauge – has hit a low not seen in almost a year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
To determine the economic impact of the big storms that hit the U.S. in 2017, the Federal Reserve turned to First Data Corp.’s swipe information for answers. With the data, they were able to get information in real time that would have otherwise taken weeks,...
There may be worker shortages, but there is no shortage of job gains. 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....
Trump’s tariffs on billions of dollars-worth of imported Chinese goods are starting to take its toll on the Chinese economy and could usher in a bigger stimulus for the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Driven by spending at restaurants and on accommodations, U.S. consumer spending increased in June, setting the stage for a strong economy heading into the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Economic growth? It all amounts to a hill of beans. 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...
Trade disputes and other features of rising global uncertainty aren’t enough to deter U.S. corporations from remaining optimistic, according to the New York Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
A new survey from the National Association for Business Economists suggests economists are optimistic about U.S. wages and employment, though not yet because of tax reform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
