Economy
Top CEOs Sound Alarm on Trump’s Unpredictable Trade Policies, WSJ Reports
April 25, 2025

Major U.S. corporate leaders are raising serious concerns that President Trump’s constantly shifting tariff policies are spooking consumers and throwing business planning into disarray, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The CEOs of companies like American Airlines, PepsiCo, and Procter & Gamble have warned...

Accounts Payable
‘Automate Away the Ordinary’ — How CFOs Use Tech to Reshape Finance Workflows
April 25, 2025

Chief financial officers are facing a new paradox: How do they grow their teams when they can’t hire? 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...

Retail
Amazon and Walmart Battle for the Hybrid Shopper
April 25, 2025

As the digital and physical worlds of commerce continue to intertwine, Amazon and Walmart are reinventing themselves at a blistering pace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Surges 11.2% as Asian Companies and Platforms Bounce Back
April 25, 2025

The rising tide of a three-day rally this week helped lift virtually all boats in the FinTech IPO Index, which was up 11.2%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Banking
Two-Thirds of Consumers Check Interest Rates When Choosing a Bank
April 25, 2025

How do consumers calculate interest rates as part of their financial planning? A PYMNTS Intelligence study, titled “How Financial Lifestyle Impacts Consumer Perception of High Interest Rates,” surveyed 2,364 U.S. consumers and analyzed additional economic data to explore the financial standing and sentiment amid inflationary...

Shopping
Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight
April 25, 2025

In the current environment, no matter what the country, consumers are keenly aware of the pressures of inflation, of how far their spending can stretch, and where they may have to pull back. For a merchant to have a fighting chance, to convert browsing into...

Retail
CPG Companies Seek Efficiencies and Diversification to Mitigate Tariff Challenges
April 24, 2025

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are working to add efficiencies and diversify their sourcing as they deal with the effects of current and potential future tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cryptocurrency
Banking Regulators Withdraw Statements That Discouraged Bank Involvement With Crypto
April 24, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve have withdrawn earlier warnings that cast a chill over banks’ involvement with cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Apple
Report: Apple Removes Robotics Unit From Purview of AI Chief
April 24, 2025

Apple is reportedly making another organizational change as it aims to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....