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Job Market Softens As Ongoing Unemployment Claims Rise
November 16, 2023

The “durable” job market economists had been touting all year now seems a bit softer. 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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JPMorgan CEO: Inflation Battle Isn’t Over Yet
November 15, 2023

The head of America’s biggest bank says it’s too soon to declare victory against 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,...

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Small Businesses Delay Purchases and Hiring Due to High Interest Rates
November 14, 2023

 High interest rates are leading smaller businesses to lower their expectations. 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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Inflation May Be Slowing, but Tell That to Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
November 14, 2023

Inflation, overall, is scaling back from a formerly torrid pace as prices at the pump recede. 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...

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Grocery Shoppers Continue to Trade Down Despite Inflation Relief
November 13, 2023

In times of economic uncertainty and persistent inflation, consumers tend to stretch their budgets to the maximum, especially in essential categories like groceries. 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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Lower Income Consumers Feel the Pressure of Weaker Labor Market
November 13, 2023

After two years of persistent inflation levels above wages, the economy of U.S. households is beginning to show signs of weakness, leaving consumers struggling to maintain their purchasing power and financial stability. Many individuals have depleted a significant portion of their savings to keep up...

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Can Plummeting Turkey Prices Fatten up Sales for Thanksgiving Brands?
November 11, 2023

If you’re gearing up for a festive feast, you’ll be thankful to hear that wholesale prices of whole frozen turkeys are taking a dip, bringing some much-needed relief for consumers after a tough time of soaring prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bank of America CEO Predicts Soft Landing for US Economy
November 08, 2023

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is reportedly optimistic about the U.S. economy and the bank’s growth prospects. 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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Federal Reserve Survey Reveals Tightened Lending Standards and Weaker Demand
November 06, 2023

Lending standards have tightened and demand has weakened in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Reserve’s October Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) on Bank Lending Practices, released Monday (Nov. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...