Retail
Black Friday’s Big Traffic Shake-Up: Amazon Surges, Walmart Slips, Target Splits
December 09, 2025

Retail’s triple crown of Walmart, Amazon and Target saw major shifts in who shopped this year’s Black Friday sales—and not all the changes were identical. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Mastercard
Mastercard Pushes Acquirers to Seize Hidden B2B Margins
December 09, 2025

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Consumer Insights
Consumers Expect Inflation to Stay High and Financial Stress to Rise
December 09, 2025

Inflation expectations are steady, but households are not. The latest results from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released on Monday (Dec. 8th) show consumers believe prices will continue rising while personal financial conditions are poised to deteriorate. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Consumer Insights
High-Income Households Lift Installment Adoption by 57%
December 09, 2025

Consumers are reshaping how they use credit, and PYMNTS Intelligence data shows that installment plans are becoming a central tool for managing cash flow in both predictable and discretionary spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Digital Payments
Rising Fees Undercut Instant Payout Momentum
December 09, 2025

Instant payouts are gaining traction as more recipients choose to receive money immediately. According to From Fast to Sticky: Why Instant Payouts Win Repeat Customers, a November 2025 PYMNTS Intelligence study produced in collaboration with Ingo Payments, more than half of individuals who receive instant...

Cryptocurrency
Bank CEOs and Senators to Discuss Crypto Market Regulation
December 08, 2025

Bank CEOs are reportedly scheduled to meet with senators from both parties on Thursday (Dec. 11) to discuss crypto market regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

artificial intelligence
Google Denies Report It Plans to Bring Ads to AI Chatbot Gemini
December 08, 2025

Google denied a Monday (Dec. 8) report by AdWeek that the tech giant plans to bring ads to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

artificial intelligence
Qatar Launches National AI Firm as Gulf Tech Investments Ramp Up
December 08, 2025

Qatar has established a new artificial intelligence (AI) company called Qai, joining larger Gulf nations that are channeling state resources into building domestic AI capabilities and expanding their influence in the global technology sector. The company will operate as a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment...

Cryptocurrency
Central Bank of Argentina Considers Letting Lenders Trade Crypto for Clients
December 08, 2025

The Central Bank of Argentina is reportedly considering letting traditional lenders trade cryptocurrencies for their clients. 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...