Economy

Economy
January’s Inflation Shows Essential Expenses Erode Consumers’ Purchasing Power
February 12, 2025

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Wholesale Inventories Declined 0.5% in December, Matching Economists’ Expectations
February 07, 2025

U.S. wholesale inventories declined 0.5% in December compared to the previous month and declined 0.1% compared to December 2023, the Commerce Department said in a Friday (Feb. 7) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Reserve Bank of India Not Targeting Specific Exchange Rate Amid Rupee’s Decline
February 07, 2025

After a 3% decline in the rupee since mid-December, the new chief of India’s central bank reportedly said Friday (Feb. 7) that the bank is working to maintain stability without hurting market efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Job Growth Slows but Remains Healthy
February 07, 2025

Job growth slowed in January while remaining “solid” and “healthy,” analysts said Friday (Feb. 7). 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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Will Decline in Job Openings Lead to Cautious Spending by Consumers?
February 05, 2025

A report this week that job openings slipped in December, right at a time when a steady number of employees were leaving the workforce, poses the question as to whether there might be an imbalance looming in the job market — where the trend is...

Economy
EU Aims ‘Bazooka’ at Big Tech in Response to Trump Tariffs
February 05, 2025

The European Union is reportedly prepared to retaliate if President Donald Trump imposes threatened tariffs. 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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Job Openings Decline Points to Slowing but Steady Labor Market
February 04, 2025

The number of job openings decreased by 556,000 in December and stood at 7.6 million on the last business day of the month. 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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Insured Unemployment Drops by 42,000 After Hitting 3-Year High
January 30, 2025

Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, while the insured unemployment number dropped by 42,000 after hitting a three-year high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Concern About Labor Market Conditions Drives Decline in Consumer Confidence
January 28, 2025

Consumer confidence declined in January but remained within the narrow range it has been in since 2022, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...