Economy

Unemployment Claims Remain Low as Wage Growth Slides
Economy
Unemployment Claims Remain Low as Wage Growth Slides
October 05, 2023

Initial jobless claims remained low last week, according to new Labor Department data. 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...

ADP Finds ‘Steepening’ Decline in Job Growth as Wages Dip
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ADP Finds ‘Steepening’ Decline in Job Growth as Wages Dip
October 04, 2023

Private employers added 89,000 jobs last month, the slowest growth rate since early 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...

Nearly 12% of Americans See Incomes Decrease as Business Slows
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Nearly 12% of Americans See Incomes Decrease as Business Slows
October 04, 2023

More and more Americans are seeing income levels drop, a new labor market survey shows. 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,...

Professional and Business Services Sector Leads Job Openings Surge
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Professional and Business Services Sector Leads Job Openings Surge
October 03, 2023

The number of job openings in the United States leaped 5.8% during August, reaching 9.6 million at the end of the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Consumers Splurge on ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Expenses Despite Inflation
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Consumers Splurge on ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Expenses Despite Inflation
October 02, 2023

Household spending is up despite several factors that should be keeping it down. 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....

Car Sales Climb as Drivers Finally Retire Older Vehicles
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Car Sales Climb as Drivers Finally Retire Older Vehicles
October 02, 2023

American consumers may not want new cars, but they apparently need them. 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...

California Fast-Food Workers to Receive $20 an Hour Minimum Wage
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California Fast-Food Workers to Receive $20 an Hour Minimum Wage
September 29, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law that raises the minimum wage for fast-food workers in the state to $20 an hour. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Inflation Slows but Still Outpaces Disposable Income Headed Into Holiday Shopping Season
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Inflation Slows but Still Outpaces Disposable Income Headed Into Holiday Shopping Season
September 29, 2023

Inflation is slowing, according to the latest official data. 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,...

Grocery Shoppers Not Only Trade Down but Now Cut Back
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Grocery Shoppers Not Only Trade Down but Now Cut Back
September 28, 2023

As consumers’ economic challenges persist even with grocery inflation declining, brands and merchants alike are seeing consumers pull back on food and beverage purchasing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...