Economy

Healthcare, Leisure and Hospitality Lead Job Gains in August
Economy
Healthcare, Leisure and Hospitality Lead Job Gains in August
September 01, 2023

The U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in August, with the healthcare and the leisure and hospitality sectors leading the way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

How Consumers Have Learned to Live With Inflation
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How Consumers Have Learned to Live With Inflation
September 01, 2023

Death and taxes are the only certainties in life, they say. 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...

Temporary Employment Declines as Workers Migrate to Permanent Roles
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Temporary Employment Declines as Workers Migrate to Permanent Roles
August 31, 2023

Temporary employment is reportedly experiencing a decline in the United States as workers and employers alike shift to permanent positions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Report: Fed Likely to Hold Interest Rates Despite Higher Consumer Spending
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Report: Fed Likely to Hold Interest Rates Despite Higher Consumer Spending
August 31, 2023

The Federal Reserve is reportedly likely to keep interest rates where they are when it meets in September even though economic activity has remained unexpectedly strong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail Earnings Reports Signal Shopper Hesitancy Going Into Holiday Shopping Season
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Retail Earnings Reports Signal Shopper Hesitancy Going Into Holiday Shopping Season
August 31, 2023

Merchants focused on nonessentials are restrategizing as shoppers predict a long way until inflation’s end. 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,...

Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
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Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
August 30, 2023

American employers added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, according to new findings from ADP. 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...

Confidence Dips as Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds
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Confidence Dips as Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds
August 29, 2023

Inflation is top of mind for consumers, and is contributing to a muted outlook of where things stand — and where we are headed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

UK Telecoms Called Out as Bills Jump 17.3%
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UK Telecoms Called Out as Bills Jump 17.3%
August 28, 2023

Great Britain’s telecom companies are under fire as consumers contend with Europe’s largest price hikes. 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,...

Two-Thirds of Households With Children Live Paycheck to Paycheck
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Two-Thirds of Households With Children Live Paycheck to Paycheck
August 25, 2023

Essential expenses for working caregivers can consume more than one-third of young families’ budgets. 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...