Consumer Spending

JPMorgan’s Dimon Bets on Tech and AI as Apple Card Buildout Begins
JPMorgan’s Dimon Bets on Tech and AI as Apple Card Buildout Begins
January 13, 2026  |  Earnings

JPMorgan Chase’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings results, released before the market opened Tuesday (Jan. 13), reflect a bank preparing to spend more through 2026, with technology,...

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Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart
Mid-Tier Retailers Caught Between Amazon and Walmart
January 13, 2026  |  Retail

For decades, the retail industry was organized around a familiar axis: price versus experience, scale versus specialization, mass versus premium. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Latest Government Credit Data Signals a Reset and Resilience
Latest Government Credit Data Signals a Reset and Resilience
January 09, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The new year has dawned with consumers in the United States navigating a cooling labor market, elevated borrowing costs and persistent inflation expectations. Get the...

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BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
January 08, 2026  |  News

In 2026, Buy Now, Pay Later stops being a checkout feature and becomes working capital for the modern middle class, replacing overdraft and late fees...

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Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
Higher Food Prices Erode Confidence Even for Six-Figure Earners
January 08, 2026  |  Economy

A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a...

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Drones, Diamonds and the Ultra-Extravagant Impulse Buy
Drones, Diamonds and the Ultra-Extravagant Impulse Buy
January 03, 2026  |  The Weekender

Somewhere between the last peppermint latte and the first “dry January” seltzer, the consumer psyche performs an elegant pivot: from recovering to romancing. Valentine’s Day is the annual...

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Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices
Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores Amid Rising Prices
January 02, 2026  |  Retail

Luxury goods sellers are reportedly facing a tough market after raising their prices significantly after the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Say Hello to the Unsubscribe Olympics and the Resolution Economy
Say Hello to the Unsubscribe Olympics and the Resolution Economy
January 01, 2026  |  Subscriptions

The digital economy has a seasonal rhythm. Late December is when consumers “zero out” recurring payments — a thumb-scroll through bank apps and email receipts....

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UK Card Spending Dips for First Time Since COVID
UK Card Spending Dips for First Time Since COVID
December 30, 2025  |  Economy

British consumers reportedly pulled back on their debit and credit card spending this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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