Economy

Paying Over Time for Groceries Will Continue Amid Disposable Income Pressures
Economy
Paying Over Time for Groceries Will Continue Amid Disposable Income Pressures
March 01, 2024

Recent economic data from this week give ammunition to the argument that paying for groceries over time will be a long-standing trend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Consumers Cool on Spending Even as Inflation Slows
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Consumers Cool on Spending Even as Inflation Slows
February 29, 2024

The headlines Thursday (Feb. 29) trumpet the fact that inflation rose in January at the rate most people expected — by 3% month on month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

As GDP Growth Decelerates, All Eyes Are on Consumer Spending
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As GDP Growth Decelerates, All Eyes Are on Consumer Spending
February 28, 2024

The latest readings of gross domestic product (GDP) have been revised down — at least a bit. 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...

Durable Goods Orders Dropped 6.1% in January
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Durable Goods Orders Dropped 6.1% in January
February 27, 2024

New orders for manufactured durable goods declined by 6.1% in January. 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...

Jobless Claims Fall in Face of Ongoing Layoffs
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Jobless Claims Fall in Face of Ongoing Layoffs
February 22, 2024

New Department of Labor data shows a drop in initial applications for unemployment in the United States. 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...

Report: Checkout.com UK’s Business Reports Fivefold Increase in Losses
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Report: Checkout.com UK’s Business Reports Fivefold Increase in Losses
February 15, 2024

Online payment processing platform Checkout.com has reportedly recorded a $126 million loss in its U.K. business. 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,...

Taylor Swift Tour Expected to Generate $780 Million in Melbourne, Australia
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Taylor Swift Tour Expected to Generate $780 Million in Melbourne, Australia
February 15, 2024

As pop star Taylor Swift kicks off her Eras tour in Australia, fans are flocking to the concerts and injecting money into the economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Is January’s Retail Sales Slump a Blip or Harbinger of Things to Come?
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Is January’s Retail Sales Slump a Blip or Harbinger of Things to Come?
February 15, 2024

The questions swirling amid the January sales slump boils down to these: 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...

Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
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Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
February 14, 2024

It’s still too early to determine if the economy can have a soft landing, Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday (Feb. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...