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Consumers Say Inflation Twice as Bad as Government Reports
December 09, 2022

Perception is hitting harder than reality for consumers, as inflation levels balloon to historic highs. 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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Nearly Half of All Grocery Shoppers Are Switching Stores
December 08, 2022

As prices continue to skyrocket, consumers are abandoning their go-to grocers in search of savings. 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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Car Dealers Pessimistic as Consumers Cut Big-Ticket Spending
December 08, 2022

Car dealers are closing 2022 in a gloomy mood as U.S. consumers shun big-ticket purchases. 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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Mastercard: Housing Costs and Inflation Squeeze Consumer Spending
December 08, 2022

High inflation and interest rates are affecting groups in different ways.  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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Boston Fed Study Ties Kids to Consumption During Economic Downturns
December 06, 2022

Despite the holiday cheer, American consumers are growing increasingly anxious about the economy. 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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European Retail Sales Fall Amid Consumer Caution
December 05, 2022

European retail sales declined in October as consumers struggled with an increased cost of living. 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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SaaS Companies Report Slowing Orders, Longer Decisions
December 04, 2022

Business software providers are seeing their customers grow more cautious in a rocky economy. 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 Added 263,000 Jobs in November, Led by Hospitality Sector
December 02, 2022

The U.S. economy added 263,000 non-farm jobs in November. 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,...

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UK Cost-of-Living Crisis Behind Overdraft Usage Surge
December 01, 2022

Overdraft usage in the U.K. has increased by 7.1% since August 2021. 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...