Economy

Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge
Economy
Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge
October 17, 2023

For many Americans, having fun has apparently become a source of financial 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, PYMNTS Today....

Significant Drop in Apparel Prices Provides Relief from Inflation
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Significant Drop in Apparel Prices Provides Relief from Inflation
October 12, 2023

Prices for apparel and household items saw notable declines in September, even as the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4%.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Report: White House Meeting With Business Leaders to Discuss Economy
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Report: White House Meeting With Business Leaders to Discuss Economy
October 12, 2023

President Joe Biden will reportedly meet with a half dozen business leaders from various industries on Thursday (Oct. 12) to hear their perspectives on the economy and the labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
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No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
October 12, 2023

The latest inflation readings are in. 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...

Consumers See No Inflation Relief and That Credit’s No Sure Thing
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Consumers See No Inflation Relief and That Credit’s No Sure Thing
October 10, 2023

Inflation’s steady at the moment, on its way to ticking up … and credit’s tougher to come by. 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...

Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
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Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
October 10, 2023

Walmart’s former U.S. CEO says consumers are facing pressures they haven’t felt in 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Report: Richest 1% Increase Their Share of Post-Pandemic Wealth
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Report: Richest 1% Increase Their Share of Post-Pandemic Wealth
October 09, 2023

The pandemic reportedly did little to close the gap between the rich and the poor. 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,...

Fed’s Credit Data Shows Puts and Takes, but Loading Up on the Cards Continues 
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Fed’s Credit Data Shows Puts and Takes, but Loading Up on the Cards Continues 
October 09, 2023

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Rise of ‘Mega Bankruptcies’ Leaves Economists Worried
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Rise of ‘Mega Bankruptcies’ Leaves Economists Worried
October 08, 2023

SVB Financial. Yellow. Bed Bath & Beyond. All big companies, all filed for bankruptcy. 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...