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Economy
Wage Growth Signals Pain Ahead for Main Street’s Small Businesses
April 07, 2023

For Main Street small businesses, the margin pressure will continue. 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 Don’t See End to High Inflation Until October 2024
April 06, 2023

At first glance, it may seem like the economy is finally edging towards recovery, albeit uneven. After all, the latest inflation release reports that some categories are ticking down enough to lower the overall inflation rate, although the rates for consumer essentials such as groceries remain persistently...

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Retail Sales Show Consumers Focused on Necessities
April 06, 2023

With inflation persisting, consumers are spending more on necessities and experiences. 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...

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Lingering Pandemic-Related Trends Contribute to Labor Shortage
April 05, 2023

Americans are still working less than they did before the pandemic. 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...

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Small Businesses Slow Hiring Amid Uncertain Consumer Demand
April 05, 2023

Main Street businesses are pulling back on hiring. 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 form, you...

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McDonald’s Preps for Layoffs as Restaurants Strain Under Economic Pressure
April 03, 2023

McDonald’s is reportedly cutting corporate staff as restaurant margins take a hit amid economic stress. 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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Consumers Increasingly Expect Recession
March 31, 2023

Consumers increasingly expect a recession. 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 form, you agree to receive...

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Inflation Slows but Consumers Still Pivot to Cheaper Merchants
March 31, 2023

Inflation is slowing — but not enough to cheer consumers, who expect inflation to last 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...

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‘Downward Revisions’ to Consumer Spending, Jobless Claims Cloud Merchants’ Outlook
March 30, 2023

Economic data can be a work in progress — refined, revised and re-presented to better understand where things stand. 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...