Economy

Buy Now Pay Later Helped Boost November Retail and Restaurant Sales
Economy
Buy Now Pay Later Helped Boost November Retail and Restaurant Sales
December 14, 2023

The headlines across various media outlets in the wake of the latest retail sales report zeroed in on the fact that the expectations had been for a decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Competition for Consumers’ Grocery Spending Heats up Among Discount Retailers
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Competition for Consumers’ Grocery Spending Heats up Among Discount Retailers
December 13, 2023

After years of trade-down in grocery and discount retailers’ consequent efforts to woo consumers with their food and beverage offerings, the space has grown significantly more competitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Inflation Slows but Food Still Eats Up Purchasing Power 
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Inflation Slows but Food Still Eats Up Purchasing Power 
December 12, 2023

The grocery bill may increasingly be hard to swallow. The restaurant tab may make diners hesitant to reach for the check, and perhaps seek to split the bill with the rest of the table. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Fed Finds Consumers Are More Optimistic About Short-Term Inflation Prospects 
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Fed Finds Consumers Are More Optimistic About Short-Term Inflation Prospects 
December 11, 2023

For consumers mulling where inflation’s headed, the Fed finds short-term optimism. 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...

Consumer Goods Prices Drop as Supply Chains Reopen
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Consumer Goods Prices Drop as Supply Chains Reopen
December 10, 2023

Following a long battle with inflation, shoppers are discovering deals once more. 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...

Consumer Sentiment Soars With Expectation of Lower Inflation
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Consumer Sentiment Soars With Expectation of Lower Inflation
December 08, 2023

Consumer sentiment soared in December, reaching a point 13% higher than the previous month and 16% above the year-ago level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

ADP: Pay Hikes for Job Switchers Hits Three-Year Low
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ADP: Pay Hikes for Job Switchers Hits Three-Year Low
December 06, 2023

Workers hoping to switch jobs for a pay increase are in for some unpleasant news. 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,...

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Says Economy Has Normalized
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Says Economy Has Normalized
December 05, 2023

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said Tuesday (Dec. 5) that there are signs of the economy slowing down but expressed optimism that it will experience a soft landing rather than a recession. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
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Job Openings Drop to 2021 Levels as Hiring Slows
December 05, 2023

New data from the U.S. Labor Department shows job openings at their lowest level in more than two 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...