Economy

Economy
Inflation Hits Every Generation. But Not in the Same Place.
May 28, 2026

Inflation in the United States hit 3.8% in April, its highest in nearly three years. 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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Cutting Back Isn’t Working: Why Doing More, Not Less, Is the Only Strategy That Helps
May 28, 2026

For millions of consumers, surviving this economy is no longer about opening the wallet less often or drawing the purse strings ever tighter. 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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NY Fed Links Crashing Consumer Sentiment to K-Shaped Economy
May 27, 2026

Lower-income Americans are facing high levels of economic insecurity and financial strain, 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 all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Consumer Confidence Drops as Gas Prices Hit Home
May 26, 2026

Gas prices and worries about war-related inflation caused consumer confidence to fall in May. 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...

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Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
May 25, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. 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...

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US Teens Face Toughest Summer Job Market in 78 Years
May 24, 2026

Teenage job-seekers could be facing a cruel summer thanks to inflation and rising fuel prices. 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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Consumer Sentiment Sinks on Iran-Driven Inflation Fears
May 22, 2026

High gas prices drove consumer sentiment down to a new low in May. 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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UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
May 21, 2026

Business activity in the United Kingdom is declining amid a “perfect storm” of economic factors, said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Business Uncertainty Costs Middle Market Companies Up to 6% of Revenue
May 20, 2026

Business uncertainty remained elevated in March, with 27% of payment executives reporting high uncertainty levels even as optimism about the next 12 months rose, according to new PYMNTS Intelligence data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...