Consumer Insights

Consumer Insights
Consumer Spending Grows Shakier Amid Wave of Tariffs
April 13, 2025

If consumer spending forms the foundation of the American economy, tariffs could represent an earthquake. 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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Consumers Gird for Tariffs’ Sting as Spending on Cards Is Sluggish  
April 07, 2025

The latest data on consumer borrowing indicates that households pared back on debt — overall — in February amid headlines and uncertainty about tariffs. Spending on credit cards inched up, at an anemic pace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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52% of Those Earning Over $100K Manage Finances on As-Needed Basis
April 07, 2025

In recent years, the narrative of financial insecurity has predominantly centered on middle and lower-income groups. 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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Paycheck-to-Paycheck High Earners Could Seek Relief in Credit Card Installments
April 02, 2025

Flexibility is the best weapon against uncertainty, especially during times of economic uncertainty. We pivot in the face of inflation, adjust our discretionary spending, trade down or make trade-offs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Walking the Pocketbook Tightrope: How Consumers Are Balancing Uncertainty and Spending
April 02, 2025

When economic winds shift, so do consumer spending habits. But not always in expected ways. 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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Consumers’ Food Habits Are Changing With Return to the Office
March 26, 2025

With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, return to office has become the dominant work mode. 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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59% of Zillennials Value Leasing as Vehicle Purchase Option
March 19, 2025

Forget the open road and the roar of the engine. A new generation, the zillennials (those born between 1991 and 1999), are approaching transportation with a distinctly different mindset than their predecessors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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How Influential Are the Influencers? It’s Complicated
March 19, 2025

The influence of influencers when it comes to commerce may be a bit overstated. 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...

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Retail Sales Show Dining Out Declines and eCommerce Gains Ground as Consumers Pull Back
March 17, 2025

There’s increasing evidence that consumers are triaging their spending — picking and choosing where they will (or even can) allocate their money as tariffs and macro uncertainty cloud near-term economic horizons.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...